CVE-2026-32400
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Boldman PHP
Publication date: 2026-03-13
Last updated on: 2026-03-13
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| themetechmount | boldman | to 7.7 (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?
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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker with certain privileges to access and display local files on your website.
If these files contain sensitive data such as database credentials, the attacker could potentially take over your entire database.
Such a compromise can lead to data breaches, loss of data integrity, and availability issues on your website.
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?
The immediate step to mitigate this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Boldman Theme is to update the theme to version 7.8 or later, where the issue has been patched.
This update prevents malicious actors with Contributor or Developer privileges from including and displaying local files, which could contain sensitive information such as database credentials.