CreativeWS MetaMax Plugin up to 1.1.4 on WordPress filename control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in CreativeWS MetaMax Plugin up to 1.1.4 on WordPress. It has been classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in filename control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-32500. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in CreativeWS MetaMax Plugin up to 1.1.4 on WordPress. This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a filename control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-98. The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in CreativeWS MetaMax metamax allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects MetaMax: from n/a through <= 1.1.4.

The weakness was shared by Phat Rio. It is possible to read the advisory at patchstack.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-32500 since 03/12/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/01/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Filename control
CWE: CWE-98
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

03/12/2026 CVE reserved
03/25/2026 +13 days Advisory disclosed
03/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/01/2026 +7 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: patchstack.com
Researcher: Phat Rio
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-32500 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-32500
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-353379

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2026 19:56
Updated: 04/01/2026 06:49
Changes: 03/25/2026 19:56 (54), 04/01/2026 06:49 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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