CVE-2026-27381
Received Received - Intake
Local File Inclusion in thembay Aora <= 1.3.15 Allows Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-03-06

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in thembay Aora aora allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Aora: from n/a through <= 1.3.15.
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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-27381
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9634
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack aora to 1.3.15 (inc)
thembay aora to 1.3.15 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-27381 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Aora Theme versions up to and including 1.3.15. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.

This means that an attacker can trick the application into loading files from the server that should not be accessible, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Impact Analysis

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials by allowing an attacker to include and view local files on the server.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, this could escalate to a complete database takeover, severely compromising the security and integrity of the affected system."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability is considered high severity with a CVSS score of 8.1.'}] [1]

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Mitigation Strategies

Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2026-27381, immediate mitigation involves applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.

It is recommended to implement this mitigation as soon as possible to protect affected WordPress sites using the Aora theme versions up to and including 1.3.15.

Additionally, monitoring for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts and restricting access to sensitive files on the server can help reduce risk until an official patch is released.

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