CVE-2026-27994
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Tediss ThemeREX
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 | tediss | to 1.2.4 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-27994 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Tediss Theme versions up to and including 1.2.4.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements.
It is classified under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection and has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.1.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can expose sensitive files on the target website, such as those containing database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the site's configuration, this could lead to a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Because the attacker does not need to be authenticated, the risk and likelihood of exploitation are high.'}] [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?
Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2026-27994, immediate mitigation involves implementing the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Tediss WordPress theme.
Users are strongly advised to apply this mitigation rule immediately to protect their websites from potential exploitation that could expose sensitive files and lead to database takeover.