Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in WP Mailster WP Mailster wp-mailster allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WP Mailster: from n/a through 1.9.1.0.
Published: 2026-10-19
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Local File Inclusion
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Based on the description, it is inferred that the WP Mailster plugin for WordPress allows local file inclusion due to improper handling of filenames in its include/require logic. An attacker who can influence the path used for inclusion may read arbitrary files that the web server can access, potentially exposing configuration files, credentials, logs, or other sensitive data. This can further enable privilege escalation or lateral movement if the attacker acquires useful information.

Affected Systems

WordPress installations that have installed the WP Mailster plugin with a version up to and including 1.9.1.0 are affected. The issue exists in all releases from the first available release through 1.9.1.0.

Risk and Exploitability

Based on the description, it is inferred that the attack vector involves an attacker supplying a crafted filename via a user‑facing parameter to the plugin. The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates a moderate severity, implying that exploitation does not require sophisticated preconditions. EPSS is not available, so the exact likelihood of exploitation cannot be quantified. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no widespread exploitation has been documented. Typically, an attacker can supply a crafted filename via a user‑facing parameter to the plugin, allowing the inclusion of any file accessible to the web server process, which can result in sensitive data disclosure or further compromise.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 19, 2026 at 15:28 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress WP Mailster plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.9.2.0).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the WP Mailster plugin to version 1.9.2.0 or later, which removes the vulnerable inclusion logic.
  • Configure the web server to restrict the PHP process’s file access by setting open_basedir to the WordPress installation directory, preventing inclusion of files outside that scope.
  • Deploy a web application firewall rule or configure the server to detect and block directory traversal attempts (e.g., strings containing ".." or known sensitive paths) that target the plugin’s inclusion endpoint.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 19, 2026 at 15:28 UTC.

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History

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions wp Mailster
Wpmailster
Wpmailster wp Mailster
Vendors & Products Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions wp Mailster
Wpmailster
Wpmailster wp Mailster

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in WP Mailster WP Mailster wp-mailster allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects WP Mailster: from n/a through 1.9.1.0.
Title WordPress WP Mailster plugin <= 1.9.1.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-98
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Wordpress-extensions Wp Mailster
Wpmailster Wp Mailster
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-19T18:14:19.288Z

Reserved: 2026-10-17T00:17:57.460Z

Link: CVE-2026-111829

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-19T14:17:00.300

Modified: 2026-10-19T15:16:45.150

Link: CVE-2026-111829

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-19T15:30:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-98

    Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')