CVE-2023-37385 HIGH

CVE-2023-37385: WordPress Consulting theme <= 6.5.6 - Local File Inclusion

Vendor Stylemixthemes
Product Consulting
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published May 17, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in StylemixThemes Consulting allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Consulting: from n/a through 6.5.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Consulting theme versions up to 6.5.6 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. An attacker can access sensitive files including configuration files, database credentials, and other protected content.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration and credential files.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can access sensitive files like wp-config.php, database credentials, and private data without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 17, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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