CVE-2026-39522
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Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Solene

Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-17

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Solene <= 3.4 versions.
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Published
2026-06-17
Last Modified
2026-06-17
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2026-06-17
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2026-06-17
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CVE-2026-39522
EUVD
EUVD-2026-37472
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack solene to 3.4 (inc)
patchstack solene 3.4.1
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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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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-39522 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Solene Theme versions 3.4 and below.

This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files on the target website without needing any privileges.

Exploiting this vulnerability can expose sensitive data such as database credentials and potentially lead to a complete database takeover.

The vulnerability is classified as high risk with a CVSS score of 8.1 and is part of the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive information like database credentials.

Attackers can leverage this flaw to perform a complete database takeover, compromising the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of your data.

Since the vulnerability requires no authentication, it can be exploited by attackers indiscriminately, potentially affecting thousands of websites.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate the CVE-2026-39522 vulnerability in the Solene WordPress theme versions 3.4 and below, users should immediately update the theme to version 3.4.1 or later.

If updating immediately is not possible, applying a mitigation rule from Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability is recommended until the update can be completed.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files on the target website, potentially exposing sensitive data such as database credentials and enabling a complete database takeover.

Exposure of sensitive data and unauthorized access to databases can lead to violations of data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which mandate the protection of personal and sensitive information.

Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in non-compliance with these common standards and regulations due to data breaches and inadequate security controls.

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