CVE-2026-22402
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| pavothemes | triply | to 2.4.7 (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 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-2026-22402 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Triply Theme up to version 2.4.7. It allows a malicious user with contributor or developer privileges to include and display local files from the target website. These files may contain sensitive information such as database credentials, potentially leading to a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker with certain privileges to access sensitive local files on the server, which may include database credentials. This could lead to unauthorized access to the database and potentially a complete database takeover, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of your website's data. [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 monitoring for suspicious requests attempting to include local files via the Triply theme. Since the vulnerability allows inclusion of local files through manipulated parameters, you can look for HTTP requests containing suspicious file path patterns or attempts to access sensitive files. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but general approaches include using web server logs analysis tools or intrusion detection systems to filter requests with patterns like "include=", "require=", or file path traversal sequences (e.g., "../"). Additionally, Patchstack offers mitigation services that may include detection capabilities. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting user privileges to prevent untrusted users from having contributor or developer access, as exploitation requires such privileges. Since no official fix or patched version is currently available, applying strict access controls and monitoring for suspicious activity is recommended. Additionally, using Patchstack's mitigation services can help protect against this vulnerability until an official patch is released. [1]