How severe is CVE-2026-27997?

CVE-2026-27997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-27997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27997?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-27997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-27997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9667.

When was CVE-2026-27997 published?

CVE-2026-27997 was published on 2026-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-27997

CVE-2026-27997 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-98.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-9667
Weakness: CWE-98
Published: 2026-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Maxify maxify allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Maxify: from n/a through <= 1.0.16.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-27997?: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Maxify maxify allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Maxify: from n/a through <= 1.0.16.
How severe is CVE-2026-27997?: CVE-2026-27997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-27997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-27997?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-27997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-27997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9667.
When was CVE-2026-27997 published?: CVE-2026-27997 was published on 2026-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/maxify/vulnerability/wordpress-maxify-theme-1-0-16-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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