CVE-2026-39547
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Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Getaway

Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-17

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Getaway < 1.8 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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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack getaway to 1.8 (exc)
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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

The WordPress Getaway Theme, versions below 1.8, contains a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker to include local files from the target website without needing any authentication or special privileges.

Exploiting this vulnerability can expose sensitive data such as database credentials and may lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have severe impacts including exposure of sensitive information like database credentials and potentially full control over the website's database.

Because the vulnerability is unauthenticated, attackers do not need any special access to exploit it, increasing the risk of widespread attacks.

The high CVSS score of 8.1 reflects the high danger and potential for exploitation in mass campaigns targeting thousands of websites.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate the Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Getaway Theme versions below 1.8, you should immediately update the theme to version 1.8 or later, which resolves the issue.

Until you can update, apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.

If you are unable to update the theme yourself, seek assistance from your hosting provider or a developer to ensure the vulnerability is properly mitigated.

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 depending on the site's configuration.

Exposure of sensitive data due to this vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of personal and sensitive information.

Therefore, failure to patch this vulnerability or mitigate it could result in violations of data protection requirements mandated by these regulations.

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