CVE-2026-27043
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Path Traversal via Unrestricted File Upload in Photography Theme

Publication date: 2026-03-19

Last updated on: 2026-04-28

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in ThemeGoods Photography allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Photography: from n/a before 7.7.6.
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Published
2026-03-19
Last Modified
2026-04-28
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-27043
EUVD
EUVD-2026-13107
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
themegoods photography to 7.7.5 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-434 The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-27043 is an Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in the WordPress Photography Theme (versions up to and including 7.7.5) developed by ThemeGoods.

This vulnerability allows an attacker who has at least Editor or Developer privileges on the website to upload files of any type, including malicious backdoors.

These uploaded files can be executed to gain further unauthorized access to the website.

The issue is related to unrestricted upload of dangerous file types and involves path traversal, making it easier for attackers to exploit.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized access to your website by attackers.

Attackers can upload malicious files such as backdoors that allow them to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full site compromise.

Such exploitation can result in data theft, defacement, service disruption, or use of your website as a platform for further attacks.

Because the vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.2, it is considered moderately severe and could be widely exploited across many websites.

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include implementing the mitigation ruleset issued by Patchstack to block exploitation attempts until an official patch is released.

Users are advised to update the affected Photography WordPress theme to a patched version as soon as it becomes available.

If an official patch is not yet available, seek assistance from your hosting provider or web developer to implement the recommended mitigation measures.

Patchstack also offers automated vulnerability mitigation services to protect websites from exploitation.

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