CVE-2026-24390
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the Kentha Elementor Widgets plugin versions before 3.1, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Kentha Elementor Widgets WordPress Plugin
⚠️ 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).
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- 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
Full server compromise through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive file disclosure (config files, passwords), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure (database credentials, configuration files) and limited file system access through path traversal.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and web server restrictions, potentially only allowing access to publicly readable files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit code is available in vulnerability databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.1
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Kentha Elementor Widgets'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available, or download version 3.1+ from WordPress repository. 5. Activate the updated plugin.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the Kentha Elementor Widgets plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate kentha-elementor
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable dangerous functions and restrict file inclusion paths
Add to php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
Add to php.ini: open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Kentha Elementor Widgets version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get kentha-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 3.1 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file paths in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests with '../' patterns in parameters
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd in web logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal sequences (../) in query parameters
- Unexpected file downloads from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*/etc/passwd*" OR uri="*/wp-config.php*")