CVE-2026-27336
Local File Inclusion in AncoraThemes Consultor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | consultor | to 1.2.4 (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-2026-27336 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress theme "Consultor | Consulting, Accounting & Legal Counsel" versions up to and including 1.2.4.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files from the target website and display their contents by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'It is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection, specifically as a Local File Inclusion vulnerability.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can allow attackers to access and display sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing critical information such as database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, this could lead to a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability requires no privileges to exploit, making it particularly dangerous and increasing the risk of unauthorized access.'}] [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 currently has no official patch available.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that can block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Consultor WordPress theme.
Users are strongly advised to apply this mitigation immediately to protect their websites until an official patch is released, tested, and safely applied.