CVE-2026-27337
Local File Inclusion in AncoraThemes Chronicle 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 | chronicle | to 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-27337 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress theme "Chronicle - Lifestyle Magazine & Blog" versions 1.0 and earlier.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability 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.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'As a result, attackers can potentially access sensitive information such as database credentials.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to exposure of sensitive files on the server, including database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This poses a high security risk with a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating severe potential impact.'}] [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?
Since no official patch is currently available for this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Chronicle WordPress theme, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule to block attacks.
Website owners are strongly advised to implement this mitigation proactively to prevent exploitation that could lead to sensitive information disclosure or database takeover.