CVE-2026-24390CWE-98

WordPress Kentha Elementor Widgets plugin < 3.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
28.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A simple oversight in file handling could let attackers pull sensitive files right from your server! 😱 Think of it like a restaurant chef who accepts orders without checking what’s actually in the fridge — they might just serve up some secret recipes that shouldn’t be out of the kitchen! If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to include any file on the server, potentially revealing sensitive data or executing malicious code. The consequences could range from data leaks to full control over your website, making this a serious threat that demands immediate attention.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant chef who accepts orders without checking what’s actually in the fridge — they might just serve up some secret recipes that shouldn’t be out of the kitchen! This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in the include/require statements of the QantumThemes Kentha Elementor Widgets, allowing local file inclusion (LFI) attacks.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to include any file on the server, potentially revealing sensitive data or executing malicious code. The consequences could range from data leaks to full control over your website, making this a serious threat that demands immediate attention. To protect your site, patch to version 3.1 or higher of the Kentha Elementor Widgets. Additionally, review your PHP configuration and ensure that proper validation is in place for any file paths used in include/require statements. You've got this! Secure your site and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00361 · 28.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-98 · Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Published
2026-01-22T16:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 16:52Z
    WordPress Kentha Elementor Widgets plugin < 3.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
    cvelistv5