CVE-2026-24390 WordPress Kentha Elementor Widgets plugin < 3.1 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
An attacker can exploit a local file inclusion vulnerability in the Kentha Elementor Widgets plugin to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-24390?
CVE-2026-24390 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in QantumThemes Kentha Elementor Widgets, published on 22 Jan 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in QantumThemes Kentha Elementor Widgets kentha-elementor allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Kentha Elementor Widgets: from n/a through < 3.1.
Weakness: CWE-98
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-24390?
How do I fix CVE-2026-24390?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-24390 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-24390 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-24390 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5397-57rf-7pmh.