CVE-2026-27381 HIGH

CVE-2026-27381: WordPress Aora theme <= 1.3.15 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Thembay
Product Aora
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published March 5, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/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 thembay Aora aora allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Aora: from n/a through <= 1.3.15.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Aora versions 1.3.15 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires network access but no authentication or user interaction. The exact attack mechanism is unclear due to incomplete vulnerability classification data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can access confidential information, alter site content, or cause downtime without needing valid credentials.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 5, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated