CVE-2026-27997
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Maxify
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| themerex | maxify | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.0.16 (inc) |
| themerex | maxify | to 1.0.16 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-98 | The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-27997 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Maxify Theme versions up to and including 1.0.16.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.
It is classified under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection vulnerabilities.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploiting this vulnerability could expose sensitive files on the server, such as those containing database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This exposure can potentially lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.1, indicating it is a highly dangerous threat expected to be exploited.'}] [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
This vulnerability currently has no official patch available. However, Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that can be applied to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites until an official patch is released and tested.