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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-24609 affects the WordPress Laurent theme through version 3.1. It is a local file inclusion issue that could let a logged-in attacker make the site include unintended server files. The published severity is high, but the sources do not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term remediation item for any public WordPress site using Laurent. Prioritize sites with user registration, many low-privilege accounts, or sensitive hosted data. Do not assume compromise from current evidence; focus first on finding affected installations and tracking vendor remediation.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98: improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement. Scope is Elated-Themes Laurent for WordPress, through version 3.1. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5 with network access, high complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites with the Laurent theme installed, especially versions 3.1 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges, so authenticated user roles may matter. The source bundle does not confirm whether inactive installations are reachable.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing is provided, and the supplied sources do not state active exploitation. The vulnerability is network-reachable but rated high complexity and requires low privileges. Local file inclusion can expose sensitive files or disrupt application behavior depending on server configuration.
Researcher notes
The source data is sparse. The CVE record and Patchstack entry identify the vulnerable product and version range, but no patch version, vulnerable parameter, or proof-of-exploit details are provided here. Avoid concluding active exploitation without additional cited evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the Laurent theme.
- Check Laurent theme version and flag version 3.1 or earlier.
- Review vendor, theme marketplace, and Patchstack guidance for an update or workaround.
- Restrict or remove unneeded low-privilege WordPress accounts.
- Back up affected sites before applying theme changes or updates.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed WordPress themes across production and staging.
- Confirm Laurent version from WordPress admin or asset inventory.
- Check whether Laurent is active on public-facing sites.
- Review web and application logs for unusual authenticated requests.
- Monitor the CVE and Patchstack entry for updated remediation details.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.