CVE-2026-22366
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Jude PHP Theme
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| axiomthemes | jude | to 1.3.0 (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-2026-22366 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Jude Theme versions up to and including 1.3.0.
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive files on the server, including database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could potentially achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This represents a highly dangerous risk with a CVSS severity score of 8.1, indicating it is expected to be exploited in the wild.'}] [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 attacker to include local files via the WordPress Jude Theme up to version 1.3.0, potentially exposing sensitive information. Detection typically involves monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) patterns targeting the theme.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Common detection methods include inspecting web server logs for requests containing suspicious parameters that reference local files, such as those including "../" sequences or attempts to include sensitive files like /etc/passwd or configuration files.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use command-line tools like grep to search web server access logs for suspicious patterns, for example:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'grep -iE "(\\.{2}/|etc/passwd|wp-config.php)" /var/log/apache2/access.log'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use curl or wget to test if the site is vulnerable by attempting to include a known local file, for example:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'curl "http://example.com/?file=../../../../etc/passwd"'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Note that no official patch is available yet, so detection and mitigation rely on monitoring and applying available mitigation rules.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for the WordPress Jude Theme vulnerability (CVE-2026-22366), immediate mitigation steps are critical to protect your website.
- Apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack, which blocks attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
- Monitor your web server logs for suspicious activity and block IP addresses attempting to exploit the vulnerability.
- Restrict file permissions on your server to limit access to sensitive files.
- Consider temporarily disabling or replacing the vulnerable theme until an official patch is released.
Users are strongly advised to implement these mitigations immediately to reduce the risk of exploitation.