CVE-2026-39553

Vulnerability

An Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program vulnerability, also known as PHP Remote File Inclusion, exists in the Select-Themes WaveRide WordPress theme. This vulnerability allows for PHP Local File Inclusion. It affects WaveRide versions from n/a through 1.4 [1].

Exploitation

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by including local files of the target website. The output of these files can then be displayed on the screen. No specific authentication or user interaction requirements are detailed in the available references, but the nature of LFI suggests it can be triggered via crafted requests to the vulnerable theme's functionality [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation allows a malicious actor to include and display local files. This could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information, such as database credentials. Depending on the server configuration, this may result in a complete database takeover [1].

Mitigation

Update to version 1.5 or later to resolve the vulnerability. If an update is not immediately possible, users should seek assistance from their hosting provider or web developer. A mitigation rule is available from Patchstack to block attacks until a patched version can be applied [1].