CVE-2026-27988 WordPress Equadio theme <= 1.1.3 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High 8.1 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a local file inclusion vulnerability in the Equadio WordPress theme to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-27988?

CVE-2026-27988 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in ThemeREX Equadio, published on 5 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Equadio equadio allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Equadio: from n/a through <= 1.1.3.

Weakness: CWE-98

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-27988?

How do I fix CVE-2026-27988?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-27988 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-27988 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-27988 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wp4w-phjg-9h6j.

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