CVE-2026-27993
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Aldo Allows Code Execution
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 | aldo | 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-2026-27993 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Aldo Theme versions up to and including 1.0.10. It occurs due to improper control of filenames used in include or require statements in PHP, allowing an attacker to include local files from the target website.
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw to display the contents of local files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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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 an unauthenticated attacker to include local files from the target website and display their contents. Detection can involve monitoring for unusual HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) patterns targeting the Aldo WordPress theme.
Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. However, typical detection methods for LFI vulnerabilities include inspecting web server logs for suspicious requests containing file path traversal patterns or unusual parameters referencing local files.
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 the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack. This mitigation can block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Aldo WordPress theme.
Users are advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites until an official patch is released and tested.