CVE-2026-39613
Local File Inclusion in Boutique ≤ 2.3.3 Enables Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-10
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| kutethemes | boutique | to 2.3.3 (inc) |
| kutethemes | kute_boutique | to 2.3.3 (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
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Boutique WordPress Theme (CVE-2026-39613) can lead to exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials. This exposure could potentially result in unauthorized access to personal data stored in the database.
Such unauthorized access and potential data breaches may impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information against unauthorized disclosure.
However, the vulnerability's exploitation likelihood is considered low, and no official patch is currently available, which complicates immediate remediation efforts.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-39613 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Boutique Theme versions up to and including 2.3.3. This vulnerability allows an attacker with at least Contributor or Developer privileges to include local files from the target website. By exploiting this, the attacker can display the contents of these files, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information from the website, including database credentials. Depending on the website’s configuration, this exposure could escalate to a complete database takeover. This means an attacker could gain unauthorized access to critical data and potentially control the database.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability involves Local File Inclusion (LFI) in the WordPress Boutique Theme up to version 2.3.3, allowing attackers with certain privileges to include local files. Detection typically involves monitoring for suspicious requests attempting to include local files or unusual file access patterns.
Since no specific detection commands are provided in the available resources, general approaches include checking web server logs for requests containing suspicious parameters that may attempt to include files, such as those containing directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../) or references to sensitive files.
You can use commands like the following to search web server logs for potential exploitation attempts:
- grep -i 'include' /var/log/apache2/access.log
- grep -E '\.\./|etc/passwd|config' /var/log/apache2/access.log
Additionally, scanning the website for the presence of the vulnerable theme version (<= 2.3.3) can help identify if the system is at risk.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the affected WordPress Boutique Theme to a version newer than 2.3.3 if such an update is available.
If no official patch is available, seek assistance from your hosting provider or developers to implement protective measures.
Using vulnerability mitigation services, such as those offered by Patchstack, can provide rapid protection against exploitation.
Additionally, restrict user privileges to prevent attackers from gaining Contributor or Developer access, as the vulnerability requires such privileges to be exploited.