CVE-2026-27989
Local File Inclusion in Quanzo ≤ 1.0.10 PHP ThemeREX Vulnerability
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 |
|---|---|---|
| themerex | quanzo | to 1.0.10 (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-2026-27989 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Quanzo Theme versions up to and including 1.0.10.
This vulnerability 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.
As a result, sensitive information such as database credentials can be exposed.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website, which may be detected by monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) in the Quanzo theme.
Specific commands or detection methods are not provided in the available resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for the Quanzo theme, users are advised to immediately apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
Applying this mitigation helps protect websites from exploitation until an official patch is released.