CVE-2026-32401
Local File Inclusion in Sprout Invoices Client Invoicing
Publication date: 2026-03-13
Last updated on: 2026-03-17
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| sprout_invoices | client_invoicing | to 20.8.9 (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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-32401 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress plugin "Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices" versions up to and including 20.8.9.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability allows a malicious actor to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'As a result, sensitive information such as database credentials could be exposed.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive files on the server, including database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, this could escalate to a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability has a moderate severity level with a CVSS score of 7.2, but it requires author-level privileges to exploit, which limits its likelihood.'}] [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?
To mitigate the Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices plugin, you should immediately update the plugin to version 20.8.10 or later, where the issue is patched.
Additionally, consider enabling automated updates for the plugin if your platform supports it, to ensure rapid application of future security patches.