CVE-2026-24609
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Publication date: 2026-01-23
Last updated on: 2026-01-26
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| elated_themes | laurent | to 3.1 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-24609 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Laurent Theme up to version 3.1. It allows an attacker with Contributor or Developer privileges to include and display local files from the target website. These files may contain sensitive information such as database credentials, potentially leading to further compromise depending on the website's configuration. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can expose sensitive files on the server, including database credentials, which could lead to a complete database takeover. This can compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the website's data and potentially allow further attacks or unauthorized access. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability can involve checking for unusual file inclusion attempts in web server logs or testing the application with crafted requests to include local files. Since the vulnerability allows inclusion of local files via PHP include/require statements, you can look for suspicious URL parameters or POST data that reference local file paths. Specific commands might include using curl or wget to send requests with payloads attempting to include files like /etc/passwd or wp-config.php. For example: curl 'http://yourwebsite.com/?page=../../../../etc/passwd' or similar. Monitoring logs for such requests can help detect exploitation attempts. However, no specific detection commands are provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting user privileges to prevent untrusted users from having Contributor or Developer roles, as the vulnerability requires at least these privileges to be exploited. Additionally, you should monitor and restrict input parameters that control file inclusion to prevent local file paths from being injected. Since no official fix or patched version is currently available, consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious file inclusion attempts and review your server and application configurations to limit file access. Regularly monitor logs for exploitation attempts and consider disabling or restricting the vulnerable theme until a patch is released. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Laurent WordPress theme affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.