CVE-2026-22400
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mikado-themes | holmes | to 1.7 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-639 | The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22400 is an Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability in the WordPress Holmes Theme (versions up to and including 1.7). It allows attackers with at least subscriber or developer privileges to bypass authorization and authentication controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive files, folders, or database interactions. This is due to incorrectly configured access control security levels. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthorized users to access sensitive information or resources that should be protected, such as files, folders, or database content. Although the severity is considered low (CVSS score 5.4) and exploitation is unlikely, if exploited it could lead to unauthorized data exposure or manipulation within the affected WordPress site. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
No official fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Since exploitation requires at least subscriber or developer privileges, it is recommended to review and tighten access controls and user privileges in the Holmes theme. Monitoring for unauthorized access attempts and limiting user roles to the minimum necessary permissions can help mitigate risk. Additionally, stay updated with vendor announcements for any future patches. [1]