CVE-2026-62075: WordPress Backhoe theme <= 2.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Q: Who can exploit this issue?

The vulnerability is unauthenticated, so an attacker does not need a WordPress account or other prior privileges to attempt exploitation.

Q: What access does exploitation require?

The listed vector is network-based and requires no user interaction. Exploitation is rated as high complexity, indicating the attacker must satisfy conditions beyond simply sending a basic request.

Q: Which installations are affected?

WordPress sites using the Backhoe theme version 2.0 or earlier are identified as affected.

Published Oct 10, 2026

Updated

Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Backhoe <= 2.0 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component

WordPress Backhoe<=2.0

Event History

Oct 10, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:35 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:35 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·08:16 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can exploit this issue?

The vulnerability is unauthenticated, so an attacker does not need a WordPress account or other prior privileges to attempt exploitation.

What access does exploitation require?

The listed vector is network-based and requires no user interaction. Exploitation is rated as high complexity, indicating the attacker must satisfy conditions beyond simply sending a basic request.

Which installations are affected?

WordPress sites using the Backhoe theme version 2.0 or earlier are identified as affected.

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