CVE-2026-27076
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in LuxeDrive PHP Theme
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mikado-themes | luxedrive | to 1.0 (inc) |
| mikado-themes | luxedrive | From 1.0|end_including=1.0 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-27076 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability affecting the WordPress LuxeDrive Theme versions up to and including 1.0. It allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.
This vulnerability is classified under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection and can be used to access sensitive files such as those containing database credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this vulnerability could expose sensitive files on the affected website, including database credentials.
Depending on the site's configuration, an attacker could potentially take over the entire database.
The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.1 and is often targeted in mass-exploit campaigns, putting many websites at risk regardless of their popularity or traffic.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, which can be detected by monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) patterns.
Common detection methods include inspecting web server logs for requests containing suspicious parameters that reference local files, such as those including directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../) or attempts to include sensitive files like /etc/passwd or configuration files.
While no specific commands are provided in the resources, typical commands to detect such activity might include using grep on web server logs to find suspicious patterns. For example:
- grep -iE "(\.{2}/|etc/passwd|config)" /var/log/apache2/access.log
- tail -f /var/log/apache2/access.log | grep 'include' or 'require'
Additionally, monitoring for unusual file access or error logs related to file inclusion attempts can help detect exploitation attempts.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation involves applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Users are advised to apply this mitigation immediately or seek assistance from their hosting provider or web developer to implement the rule.
Additionally, continuous security monitoring and rapid response to any suspicious activity are recommended to protect affected websites until an official patch is released and tested.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The CVE-2026-27076 vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials. This exposure could lead to a complete database takeover depending on the site's configuration.
Such unauthorized access and exposure of sensitive data can negatively impact compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access and breaches.
Since this vulnerability can lead to data exposure and compromise, affected organizations may face increased risk of non-compliance with these regulations, potentially resulting in legal and financial consequences.