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TI-2026-70432 Aliases CVE-2026-66566GHSA-x2pv-34vv-36qv

Local file inclusion in WordPress Ambient theme

Priority LOW 37CWE-98Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
High
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-98.

Summary

The Elated-Themes Ambient WordPress theme, versions 1.7 and earlier, contains a local file inclusion flaw (CWE-98). Improper control of the filename in a PHP include statement lets an unauthenticated remote attacker load local files through the theme. The attack is harder to carry out than usual but needs no login or user interaction.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29

Description from the CNA

Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Ambient <= 1.7 versions.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00274 19th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
Elated-ThemesAmbientup to 1.7—No fix listedCNA
  • Ambient VendorElated-Themes Affected up to 1.7 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

Remediation

No fixed version is listed for Ambient.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-11 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-66566
  2. 2026-10-11 Alias added: GHSA-x2pv-34vv-36qv

References

  • TI-2025-10557 Search & Go - Directory WordPress Theme <= 2.7 - Authentication Bypass to Privilege Escalation via Account Takeover CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2025-01437 Academist Membership <= 1.1.6 - Authentication Bypass via Account Takeover CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-20156 WordPress Search & Go theme <= 2.8 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2025-12437 Elated Membership <= 1.2 - Authentication Bypass via Social Login CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2025-12370 FindAll Membership <= 1.0.4 - Authentication Bypass via Social Login CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2025-12369 FindAll Listing <= 1.0.5 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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