CVE-2026-22401
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| pavothemes | freshio | to 2.4.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-98 | The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. |
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive information such as database credentials, which could lead to data breaches. Such breaches may result in non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, as these standards require safeguarding personal and sensitive data against unauthorized access. Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could negatively impact compliance with these regulations. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22401 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Freshio Theme (versions up to and including 2.4.2). It allows a malicious user with Contributor or Developer privileges to include and display local files from the website. These files may contain sensitive information such as database credentials, which could lead to further compromise of the website. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker with certain privileges to access sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing confidential data like database credentials. This exposure could lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration, resulting in data breaches or further exploitation. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability can involve checking for unusual include or require statements in the Freshio theme files or monitoring for attempts to include local files via HTTP requests. Since no specific detection commands are provided, general methods include reviewing web server logs for suspicious requests containing file path traversal patterns or using web vulnerability scanners that detect LFI issues. Additionally, monitoring for users with Contributor or Developer privileges attempting to access or manipulate include parameters may help detect exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting Contributor or Developer privileges to trusted users only, as exploitation requires such privileges. Since no official fix or patched version is available, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules or using Patchstack's mitigation services can help protect against exploitation. Additionally, reviewing and hardening the Freshio theme code to validate and sanitize include/require parameters can reduce risk. Monitoring and limiting file inclusion functionality and ensuring sensitive files are not accessible via the web server are also recommended. [1]