CVE-2026-27995
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Justitia
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 | justitia | to 1.1.0 (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-2026-27995 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Justitia Theme versions up to and including 1.1.0.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website.
By exploiting this flaw, attackers can access 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?
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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 Justitia Theme versions up to and including 1.1.0.
Since no official patch is currently available, users are strongly advised to apply the Patchstack mitigation rule that can block attacks exploiting this vulnerability.
- Apply the Patchstack mitigation rule immediately.
- Monitor your website for any suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts.
- Plan to update or patch the theme once an official fix is released.