CVE-2026-22363
Local File Inclusion in Rhodos ≤1.3.3 Enables Code Execution
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 | rhodos | to 1.3.3 (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-2026-22363 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Rhodos Theme versions up to and including 1.3.3.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website.
It arises from improper control of filenames used in include or require statements in PHP, which can be exploited to access sensitive files.
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 potentially take over the entire database."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability has a high severity level with a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating significant risk.'}] [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': 'This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website, which can be detected by monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) in the Rhodos theme.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Detection can involve inspecting web server logs for requests containing suspicious parameters that attempt to include local files, such as requests with patterns like "?file=", "?include=", or other parameters that might be used to specify filenames.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific commands are provided in the resources, common approaches include using tools like grep to search web server logs for suspicious patterns, for example:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'grep -iE "(file=|include=)" /var/log/apache2/access.log'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'grep -i "../../" /var/log/apache2/access.log'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, web application firewalls or intrusion detection systems can be configured to detect and alert on such LFI attack patterns.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule that blocks attack attempts targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Rhodos theme.
Users of Rhodos Theme version 1.3.3 or earlier are strongly advised to implement this mitigation to secure their websites until an official patch is released.
Other general mitigation steps include restricting file inclusion permissions, disabling unnecessary PHP functions, and monitoring for suspicious activity.