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