CVE-2026-22369
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in AncoraThemes Ironfit
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | ironfit | From 1.0 (inc) to 1.5 (inc) |
| ancorathemes | ironfit | to 1.5 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22369 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Ironfit Theme versions up to and including 1.5. It 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.
This means that an attacker can trick the website 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 the exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials by allowing attackers to include and view local files on the server.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, this could escalate to a complete database takeover, severely compromising the security and integrity of the affected website."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Because the vulnerability is unauthenticated and has a high severity score (CVSS 8.1), it poses a significant risk to affected sites.'}] [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
This vulnerability currently has no official patch available for the Ironfit theme up to version 1.5.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability until an official patch can be safely applied.
It is recommended to immediately apply this mitigation rule to protect affected websites from exploitation.