CVE-2026-66653 HIGH

CVE-2026-66653: WordPress Barista theme <= 2.5.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Edge-Themes
Product Barista
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published August 13, 2026
Last update August 13, 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

Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Barista <= 2.5.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Barista versions up to 2.5.1 contain a PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires specific network conditions to exploit but does not require authentication or user interaction. An attacker can read files, modify site content, or take full control of the affected installation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Execute arbitrary PHP code on the site and read or modify any file accessible to the web server.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the site is possible. An attacker can steal data, modify content, inject malware, or use the site to attack other systems.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required, but exploitation requires specific network conditions.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 13, 2026 CVE published
August 13, 2026 Record updated