CVE-2026-22521
Local File Inclusion in G5Theme Handmade Framework PHP Component
Publication date: 2026-01-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| unknown_vendor | handmade_framework | to 3.9 (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?
This vulnerability is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) issue in the WordPress Handmade Framework Plugin up to version 3.9. It allows an attacker with at least Contributor or Developer privileges to include and display local files from the target website. This can expose sensitive information such as database credentials. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can access and display sensitive local files on the website, potentially leading to exposure of database credentials and enabling a complete database takeover depending on the site's configuration. [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 involves checking for attempts to include local files via the Handmade Framework plugin. Since the vulnerability allows attackers with Contributor or Developer privileges to include local files, monitoring web server logs for suspicious include or require statements or unusual URL parameters that reference local files can help detect exploitation attempts. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but general approaches include searching web server access logs for patterns like 'include=' or 'require=' parameters or scanning for unusual file access. Using tools like grep on log files to find suspicious requests may help. However, no explicit commands or detection scripts are provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting user privileges to prevent attackers from having Contributor or Developer roles, as the vulnerability requires such privileges to be exploited. Since no official fix or patched version is currently available, applying principle of least privilege and monitoring for suspicious activity are recommended. Additionally, applying any mitigation solutions or security intelligence provided by Patchstack can help protect affected sites. [1]