CVE-2026-27326
Local File Inclusion in AC Services WordPress Theme
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-09
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| axiomthemes | ac_services | to 1.2.5 (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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-27326 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress theme "AC Services | HVAC, Air Conditioning & Heating Company" versions up to and including 1.2.5.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate the theme to include and display local files from the target website. Essentially, attackers can exploit improper control of filename parameters used in PHP include or require statements.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'By exploiting this flaw, attackers can access sensitive files on the server, such as those containing database credentials, which may lead to further compromise of the website.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive files on your website.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Attackers could obtain critical information like database credentials, potentially resulting in a complete database takeover depending on your site's configuration."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your website and its data.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated and highly dangerous, it is expected to be actively exploited in the wild.'}] [1]
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?
This vulnerability is a high-priority Local File Inclusion (LFI) affecting the AC Services WordPress theme versions up to 1.2.5, allowing unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files.
Since no official patch is currently available, users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation rule which blocks attacks exploiting this flaw until an official patch is released.
Applying this mitigation immediately is critical to protect your website from potential exploitation that could expose sensitive files and lead to database takeover.