CVE-2026-24609 HIGH

CVE-2026-24609: WordPress Laurent theme <= 3.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Elated-Themes
Product Laurent
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published January 23, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Elated-Themes Laurent laurent allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Laurent: from n/a through <= 3.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Laurent versions 3.1 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity but does not require user interaction. Administrators should update to a version newer than 3.1 as soon as a patch becomes available.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can compromise site confidentiality, integrity, and availability without additional user interaction.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have low-level authenticated access to the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 23, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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