CVE-2026-27052 HIGH

CVE-2026-27052: WordPress Sales Countdown Timer for WooCommerce and WordPress plugin < 1.1.9 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Villatheme
Product Sales Countdown Timer for WooCommerce and WordPress
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published February 19, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/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 villatheme Sales Countdown Timer for WooCommerce and WordPress sctv-sales-countdown-timer allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Sales Countdown Timer for WooCommerce and WordPress: from n/a through < 1.1.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Sales Countdown Timer for WooCommerce and WordPress plugin through version 1.1.9 contains a code injection vulnerability. An authenticated attacker with low privileges can inject and execute arbitrary PHP code on the site, potentially compromising the entire WordPress installation. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but grants full control over site data and functionality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary PHP code on the site and access or modify any data.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attacker can steal data, modify content, create admin accounts, or inject malware.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 19, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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