CVE-2026-39538 HIGH

CVE-2026-39538: WordPress Mikado Core plugin <= 1.6 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Mikado-Themes
Product Mikado Core
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published April 8, 2026
Last update April 29, 2026
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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 Mikado-Themes Mikado Core mikado-core allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Mikado Core: from n/a through <= 1.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Mikado Core versions 1.6 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The flaw requires network access and high attack complexity but does not require user interaction. Administrators should update to a version newer than 1.6 as soon as a patch is available.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can access confidential information, alter content, or cause downtime.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have low-level authenticated access to the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 8, 2026 CVE published
April 29, 2026 Record updated