CVE-2026-27043
Path Traversal via Unrestricted File Upload in Photography Theme
Publication date: 2026-03-19
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| themegoods | photography | to 7.7.5 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.