CVE-2026-23975
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Golo WordPress theme that allows attackers to include arbitrary local files through improper filename control. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code by including malicious PHP files. This affects all Golo theme installations before version 1.7.5.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Golo Theme
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials) and limited code execution.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and input validation are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion attacks can exploit this vulnerability. Public exploit code is available in security databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.7.5
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/golo/vulnerability/wordpress-golo-theme-1-7-5-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Update Golo theme to version 1.7.5 or later. 4. Clear any caching plugins. 5. Verify theme functions correctly after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme to mitigate risk
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme deactivate golo
Web Application Firewall rule
allBlock requests containing path traversal patterns
Add WAF rule: deny requests containing '../' or similar path traversal patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (644 for files, 755 for directories)
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version: wp theme list | grep golo or inspect wp-content/themes/golo/style.css version headerCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep goloVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Golo theme version is 1.7.5 or higher and test file inclusion attempts return errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with '../' patterns in parameters
- PHP include/require errors in web server logs
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd in logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in HTTP GET parameters
- Requests to theme files with traversal sequences
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("../" OR "..\" OR "/etc/" OR "/proc/") AND uri="*golo*"