CVE-2026-23801 HIGH

CVE-2026-23801: WordPress The Issue theme <= 1.6.11 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Fuelthemes
Product The Issue
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published March 5, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in fuelthemes The Issue theissue allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects The Issue: from n/a through <= 1.6.11.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Issue in fuelthemes versions up to 1.6.11 contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but no authentication or user interaction. Sites running affected versions should update immediately to patch this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Confidential data exposure, unauthorized content modification, or service disruption possible without user action.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access; attacker must overcome high attack complexity (no authentication required).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 5, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated