CVE-2026-22361
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Axiomthemes A-Mart
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 |
|---|---|---|
| axiomthemes | a-mart | to 1.0.2 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22361 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress A-Mart Theme versions up to and including 1.0.2. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.
This means that an attacker can trick the application into loading files from the server that should not be accessible, potentially exposing sensitive information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This can result in severe security breaches including data theft, unauthorized access, and potential further compromise of the website.'}] [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': 'CVE-2026-22361 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress A-Mart Theme up to version 1.0.2 that allows an attacker to include and display local files. Detection typically involves monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit file inclusion, such as requests containing file path traversal patterns or attempts to include sensitive files.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific commands are provided in the available resources, common detection methods include analyzing web server logs for unusual URL parameters that reference local files, for example, requests containing strings like "../../" or attempts to include files such as "/etc/passwd".'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) or web application firewalls (WAF) can be configured to detect and alert on such suspicious patterns.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2026-22361, immediate mitigation involves applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
Additional steps include restricting access to sensitive files on the server, implementing strict input validation and sanitization for any user-supplied input that may be used in include/require statements, and deploying a web application firewall (WAF) to block malicious requests.
Monitoring logs for exploitation attempts and limiting file permissions to the minimum necessary can also reduce risk until an official patch is released.