CVE-2026-27343
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the VanKarWai Airtifact WordPress theme. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All WordPress sites using Airtifact theme version 1.2.91 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- VanKarWai Airtifact WordPress 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).
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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 inclusion of malicious PHP files leading to remote code execution, database access, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, password files, database credentials) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are properly configured and sensitive files are outside web root directory.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion payloads can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 1.2.91
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/airtifact/vulnerability/wordpress-airtifact-theme-1-2-91-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Airtifact theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If update not available, remove theme entirely. 3. Verify theme files are properly sanitizing user input in include/require statements.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme or alternative secure theme
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete airtifact
Restrict file access
linuxConfigure web server to deny access to sensitive directories and PHP files
# Add to .htaccess: <FilesMatch "\.(php|inc)$"> Order Allow,Deny Deny from all </FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns and path traversal attempts
- Restrict file system permissions and move sensitive files outside web root directory
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Airtifact theme version <= 1.2.91Check Version:
wp theme list --name=airtifact --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version > 1.2.91 or theme removed. Test file inclusion attempts return errors instead of file contents.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- Requests containing '../', '..\', or file inclusion patterns
- Access to sensitive files like /etc/passwd, wp-config.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters
- Abnormal response sizes when accessing theme files
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND (uri="*../*" OR uri="*..\\*" OR uri="*include=*" OR uri="*require=*")