CVE-2026-22372
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in AncoraThemes Isida
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | isida | to 1.4.2 (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-2026-22372 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Isida Theme versions up to and including 1.4.2.
This vulnerability 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.
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 take over the entire database."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since the vulnerability requires no authentication, it poses a high risk and can be exploited by anyone.'}] [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-2026-22372 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Isida Theme (versions up to 1.4.2) that allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'To detect this vulnerability on your system or network, you can monitor for exploitation attempts targeting the Isida theme by looking for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to include local files via URL parameters.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use web server access logs to search for requests containing suspicious include or require parameters, such as those attempting to load files like /etc/passwd or other sensitive files.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Example command to search Apache logs for suspicious LFI attempts: grep -iE "(include|require|file=|path=)" /var/log/apache2/access.log'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use intrusion detection systems or web application firewalls (WAF) with rules that detect and block LFI attack patterns targeting the Isida theme.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2026-22372, immediate mitigation is critical to protect your website.
- Apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack, which can block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability until an official patch is released.
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block exploitation attempts against the Isida theme.
- Monitor your web server logs for suspicious activity and respond promptly to any detected exploitation attempts.
- Consider temporarily disabling or replacing the vulnerable Isida theme if mitigation is not feasible.