CVE-2026-62065

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Cardea

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-13

Assigner: Patchstack

Description

Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Cardea <= 2.3 versions.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-10

Last Modified

2026-10-13

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-11

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-62065

EUVD

EUVD-2026-96480

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
CocoBasic	Cardea	n/a

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
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.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-62065 is an unauthenticated Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in Cardea WordPress theme versions 2.3 and below. It allows attackers to include unauthorized server files, potentially leading to site takeover. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating high severity and exploitation likelihood.

Detection Guidance

Check for unauthorized file inclusions by reviewing server access logs for suspicious requests to theme files. Look for patterns like repeated attempts to access /wp-content/themes/cardea/ or similar paths. Use tools like grep to search logs for 'include' or 'require' statements in requests.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to access sensitive files on your server, leading to complete site compromise. It may result in data theft, malware injection, or unauthorized control of your website. Since it is unauthenticated, attackers do not need credentials to exploit it.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA compliance. Data breaches resulting from LFI may expose personal or health information, triggering legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply Patchstack's mitigation rule if available. Temporarily disable the Cardea theme or replace it with a secure alternative. Restrict file access permissions on the server. Monitor for unusual activity and consider updating to a patched version once released.

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