{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/vendors/livemesh/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":8.8,"id":"CVE-2026-1620"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Livemesh Addons for Elementor"],"_cs_severities":["critical"],"_cs_tags":["wordpress","lfi","cve-2026-1620","elementor"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Livemesh"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Livemesh Addons for Elementor plugin, a popular WordPress extension, is susceptible to a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-1620. This flaw exists in all versions up to and including version 9.0. The root cause lies in the inadequate sanitization of the \u003ccode\u003etemplate name\u003c/code\u003e parameter within the \u003ccode\u003elae_get_template_part()\u003c/code\u003e function. The plugin uses a weak \u003ccode\u003estr_replace()\u003c/code\u003e approach that can be circumvented using recursive directory traversal sequences (e.g., \u003ccode\u003e../../\u003c/code\u003e). This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to include and potentially execute arbitrary files residing on the server, posing a significant risk to the WordPress installation. The attacker needs to either convince an administrator to perform a specific action or to install the Elementor plugin.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker gains Contributor-level or higher access to the WordPress instance, either through credential compromise or registration (if enabled).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker crafts a malicious HTTP request targeting the vulnerable \u003ccode\u003elae_get_template_part()\u003c/code\u003e function. This request includes a \u003ccode\u003etemplate name\u003c/code\u003e parameter containing a payload with directory traversal sequences (e.g., \u003ccode\u003e../../../../etc/passwd\u003c/code\u003e).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vulnerable \u003ccode\u003elae_get_template_part()\u003c/code\u003e function attempts to sanitize the input using \u003ccode\u003estr_replace()\u003c/code\u003e, which is insufficient to prevent directory traversal.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe function uses the manipulated \u003ccode\u003etemplate name\u003c/code\u003e parameter to include a file from the server's file system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the included file is a PHP file, the server executes the code within the file.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages the ability to include arbitrary files to read sensitive information, such as WordPress configuration files (e.g., \u003ccode\u003ewp-config.php\u003c/code\u003e) containing database credentials.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker further escalates the attack by including files that enable remote code execution, such as log files or session files where they can inject malicious PHP code.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker achieves arbitrary code execution on the server, allowing them to install backdoors, deface the website, or steal sensitive data.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of this LFI vulnerability (CVE-2026-1620) could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, including database credentials and configuration files. An attacker could read arbitrary files on the server leading to full system compromise. Since this is a popular plugin, a successful widespread attack could impact thousands of WordPress sites across various sectors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade the Livemesh Addons for Elementor plugin to a version greater than 9.0 to patch CVE-2026-1620.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to detect and block requests containing directory traversal sequences in the \u003ccode\u003etemplate name\u003c/code\u003e parameter targeting the \u003ccode\u003elae_get_template_part()\u003c/code\u003e function.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the provided Sigma rule to your SIEM to detect exploitation attempts by monitoring web server logs for directory traversal patterns in the request URI.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview user access and permissions within the WordPress environment, ensuring that users are granted only the necessary privileges to minimize the impact of potential account compromise.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2024-01-02T12:00:00Z","date_published":"2024-01-02T12:00:00Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-01-02-livemesh-lfi/","summary":"The Livemesh Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion (LFI) due to insufficient sanitization of the template name parameter, allowing authenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server.","title":"Livemesh Addons for Elementor Plugin LFI Vulnerability (CVE-2026-1620)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-01-02-livemesh-lfi/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed - Livemesh","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}