CVE-2026-39677
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Emphires
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-13
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| creatives_planet | emphires | to 3.9 (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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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Emphires WordPress theme allows attackers to access sensitive files such as database credentials. This exposure can lead to unauthorized access to personal or protected data stored in the database.
Such unauthorized access and potential data breaches can negatively impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding sensitive personal and health information against unauthorized disclosure.
Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in violations of these standards due to inadequate protection of sensitive data.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-39677 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Emphires Theme versions up to and including 3.9.
This vulnerability allows an attacker with at least Contributor or Developer privileges to include local files from the target website and display their contents.
The issue arises from improper control of the filename used in PHP include/require statements, which can be exploited to access sensitive files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can access and display local files on the target website.
These files may contain sensitive information such as database credentials.
With this information, the attacker could potentially take over the entire database depending on the site's configuration.
The vulnerability is considered moderate to high risk with a CVSS score of 7.5, but Patchstack assigns it a low priority due to limited impact and exploitation likelihood.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability allows an attacker with Contributor or Developer privileges to include local files and display their contents on the target website. Detection can involve monitoring for unusual file inclusion attempts or unexpected file content exposure in web server logs.
Since no official patch is available, detection might include scanning the affected WordPress Emphires Theme files (versions up to 3.9) for suspicious include/require statements that improperly control filenames.
Specific commands are not provided in the available resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation involves updating the affected WordPress Emphires Theme to a version beyond 3.9 if available.
If no update is available, seek assistance from your hosting provider or developers to implement temporary fixes or workarounds.
Monitor and restrict user privileges to prevent attackers from gaining Contributor or Developer access, as exploitation requires such privileges.