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CVE-2026-40721: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in BdThemes Element Pack Pro

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-40721cvecve-2026-40721cwe-98
Published: Wed Jun 17 2026 (06/17/2026, 09:50:56 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: BdThemes
Product: Element Pack Pro

Description

Contributor Local File Inclusion in Element Pack Pro <= 9.0.6 versions.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.5high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Affected versions
<=9.0.6

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/17/2026, 11:45:19 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Element Pack Pro (<= 9.0.6) arises from improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements, enabling local file inclusion (LFI). LFI can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the server. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published by the vendor or assigner. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but not yet mitigated.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution, disclosure of sensitive information, and disruption of service due to the local file inclusion flaw. The high CVSS score reflects severe potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to vulnerable versions and applying compensating controls such as disabling vulnerable plugins or restricting file inclusion capabilities in PHP configurations. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-04-15T09:19:20.452Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a3280460b89be68882ff980

Added to database: 6/17/2026, 11:08:54 AM

Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 11:45:19 AM

Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:27:53 PM

Views: 2

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