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CVE-2026-40739 Mikado-Themes CVE debrief

CVE-2026-40739 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS Score: 8.1) affecting LuxeDrive theme versions <= 1.4. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated PHP object injection, which could potentially lead to code execution. The vulnerability was published on June 17, 2026, and last modified on the same day. Users of the affected theme should take immediate action to mitigate the risk. The CVE record [cve-org] and NVD details [nvd] provide further information on this vulnerability.

Vendor
Mikado-Themes
Product
LuxeDrive
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-06-17
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-06-17

Who should care

Administrators and users of the LuxeDrive theme version <= 1.4 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to secure their installations. WordPress users, security teams, and web developers are particularly advised to review and address this issue.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-40739 is a PHP object injection vulnerability in the LuxeDrive theme, which can be exploited without authentication. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating high severity. The vulnerability is caused by inadequate input validation and insecure deserialization of PHP objects. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full control of the affected system.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update LuxeDrive theme to a version greater than 1.4
  • Restrict access to sensitive files and directories
  • Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent attacks
  • Regularly update and patch WordPress and its themes
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity
  • Consider using a security scanner to identify vulnerabilities
  • Review and harden server configurations

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on data from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and Patchstack. The CVE record [cve-org] and NVD details [nvd] provide further information on this vulnerability. The vendor and product information is currently unknown [vendor].

Official resources

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