CVE-2026-22373
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in AncoraThemes Fooddy
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 | fooddy | to 1.3.10 (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-2026-22373 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Fooddy Theme versions up to and including 1.3.10. 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 or require statements.
This means that an attacker can potentially access sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files or database credentials, by tricking the application into loading these files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information like database credentials. Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This can result in unauthorized access to data, data breaches, and potentially full control over the website's backend."}] [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 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) issue in the WordPress Fooddy Theme up to version 1.3.10, which allows an attacker to include and display local files on the server.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'To detect exploitation attempts on your system or network, you can monitor web server logs for suspicious requests that include file path traversal patterns or attempts to include local files via URL parameters.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use grep or similar tools to search your web server access logs for suspicious patterns such as "../../" or requests containing "include" or "require" parameters.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Example command to search Apache logs for potential LFI attempts: grep -E "(\\.{2}/){2,}|include|require" /var/log/apache2/access.log'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Monitor for unusual HTTP requests targeting the Fooddy theme files or parameters that might be used to exploit the vulnerability.'}] [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 designed to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion issue.
Users are strongly advised to implement Patchstack’s mitigation immediately to protect their websites from potential exploitation.
Additionally, consider restricting access to sensitive files on the server, reviewing file permissions, and monitoring logs for suspicious activity.