CVE-2026-39623
Local File Inclusion in Biolife ≤ 3.2.3 Enables Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-09
Assigner: Patchstack
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| kutethemes | biolife | to 3.2.3 (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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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Biolife WordPress theme can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information such as database credentials. Exposure of such sensitive data may result in data breaches, which can impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA that require safeguarding personal and sensitive information.
If exploited, this vulnerability could enable attackers to access or exfiltrate confidential data, potentially violating regulatory requirements for data confidentiality, integrity, and security.
Therefore, organizations using the affected theme should consider this vulnerability a risk to their compliance posture and take immediate mitigation steps to prevent unauthorized data exposure.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-39623 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Biolife Theme versions up to and including 3.2.3. It allows an attacker with at least Contributor or Developer privileges to include and display local files from the target website.
This means the attacker can access files on the server that should not be publicly accessible, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials.
The vulnerability arises from improper control of the filename used in PHP include or require statements.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to serious security risks including exposure of sensitive files and information on the server.
An attacker could obtain database credentials and potentially take over the entire database depending on the website's configuration.
Such an attack could compromise the confidentiality and integrity of your website and its data.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation involves updating the affected Biolife theme to a non-vulnerable version or seeking assistance from hosting providers or developers.
Since no official patch is currently available, contacting your hosting provider or a developer to implement custom fixes or workarounds is recommended.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
The vulnerability in the WordPress Biolife Theme (up to version 3.2.3) is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) issue that allows an attacker with Contributor or Developer privileges to include local files and display their contents.
Detection typically involves checking for suspicious requests that attempt to include local files via the theme's PHP include or require statements.
While no official detection commands are provided, common approaches include:
- Monitoring web server logs for requests containing suspicious parameters that reference local files, such as those including "../" sequences or filenames like "/etc/passwd".
- Using tools like grep to search access logs for patterns indicative of LFI attempts, for example:
- grep -iE "(\.{2}/|etc/passwd|boot.ini)" /var/log/apache2/access.log
- Employing web vulnerability scanners that support detection of Local File Inclusion vulnerabilities on WordPress themes.
Since the vulnerability requires certain privileges and targets the Biolife theme specifically, verifying the theme version and user privilege levels can also help assess risk.