Executive brief
The Vino theme for WordPress is vulnerable to a security flaw that allows users with 'Contributor' level access to view sensitive internal files. This could lead to the exposure of database credentials or other configuration files, potentially resulting in a full site takeover. No official patch has been released, so administrators should exercise caution with user permissions.
Technical details
A Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability exists in the Elated-Themes Vino theme for WordPress (versions 1.9 and below) due to improper validation of user-supplied input used in PHP 'include' or 'require' statements (CWE-98). An attacker with Contributor-level privileges can exploit this flaw to include and execute local files on the server. This can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information, such as the wp-config.php file containing database credentials. The attack requires network access and authenticated Contributor-level permissions. As of the advisory date, no official patch is available.
Affected products
- Elated-Themes Vino <= 1.9
Timeline
- 2026-01-27: other: Vulnerability reported by researcher
- 2026-07-22: advisory: Patchstack published advisory
- 2026-07-23: disclosed: NVD publication date