CVE-2026-27335
Local File Inclusion in Ekoterra Theme Allows Code Execution
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | ekoterra | to 1.0.0 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-27335 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Ekoterra - NonProfit, Green Energy & Ecology Theme versions up to and including 1.0.0.
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files from the target website and display their contents.
It arises from improper control of the filename used in PHP include/require statements, enabling attackers to exploit the theme to access sensitive files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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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 currently has no official patch available.
Users are strongly advised to apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability until an official patch is released and tested.
Applying this mitigation will help protect your website from unauthenticated attackers attempting to include local files and potentially expose sensitive information.