CVE-2026-27340
Local File Inclusion in AncoraThemes Apollo 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 | apollo | to 1.3.1 (inc) |
| ancorathemes | apollo | From 1.0 (inc) to 1.3.1 (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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-27340 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress theme "Apollo | Night Club, DJ Event" versions up to and including 1.3.1.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files from the target website and display their contents.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'It arises from improper control of the filename used in PHP include/require statements.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, attackers could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This makes the vulnerability high priority with a CVSS severity score of 8.1.'}] [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?
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files from the target website, which can be detected by monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) in the Apollo WordPress theme.
While no specific commands are provided, detection can involve inspecting web server logs for requests containing unusual parameters or file paths that attempt to include local files.
Additionally, applying Patchstack’s mitigation rule can help block attacks targeting this vulnerability and can be used as a detection mechanism.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for this vulnerability, the immediate recommended step is to apply Patchstack’s mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Users should implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites from potential exploitation.
Monitoring and restricting access to the affected theme versions (up to and including 1.3.1) and considering disabling or replacing the vulnerable theme until a patch is released are also advisable.