CVE-2026-22344
Local File Inclusion in Mikado-Themes FiveStar
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-24
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mikado-themes | fivestar | to 1.7 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22344 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress FiveStar Theme versions up to and including 1.7.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements.
As a result, sensitive information such as database credentials can be exposed, potentially leading to further compromise.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The impact of this vulnerability can be severe as it allows attackers to read sensitive files on the server without any authentication.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This exposure can lead to disclosure of critical information like database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, attackers might leverage this to take over the entire database, resulting in data loss, data manipulation, or further system compromise."}] [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The CVE-2026-22344 vulnerability affects the WordPress FiveStar Theme versions up to and including 1.7 and allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files. Detection typically involves monitoring for exploitation attempts targeting Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerabilities.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific commands are provided in the available resources, common detection methods include checking web server logs for suspicious requests containing file inclusion patterns, such as URLs with parameters attempting to include local files (e.g., using ".." or "file=" parameters).'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, using web application firewalls (WAFs) or security tools that can detect and block LFI attack patterns can help identify exploitation attempts.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2026-22344, immediate mitigation involves applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block exploitation attempts.
Users are strongly advised to apply this mitigation immediately to protect their sites from unauthenticated Local File Inclusion attacks.
Additionally, monitoring your website for suspicious activity and restricting access to sensitive files can help reduce risk until an official patch is released and tested.