CVE-2026-27985
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Humanum
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | humanum | to 1.1.4 (inc) |
| themerex | humanum | to 1.1.4 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-27985 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Humanum Theme versions up to and including 1.1.4.
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website.
By exploiting this flaw, attackers can potentially access sensitive information such as database credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Attackers can read sensitive files, which compromises the integrity and security of the entire website.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since the vulnerability requires no authentication, it poses a high risk and can be exploited by anyone.'}] [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?
Immediate mitigation is recommended to prevent exploitation of the Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Humanum Theme versions up to 1.1.4.
Since no official patch is currently available, users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s automatic blocking rule which can block attacks exploiting this vulnerability until an official patch is released, tested, and safely applied.
Applying this mitigation rule immediately helps protect the website from unauthenticated attackers who could otherwise include and display local files, potentially exposing sensitive information and risking a complete database takeover.