CVE-2026-22375
Local File Inclusion in Impacto Patronus ≤ 1.2.3 via Improper Filename Control
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 | impacto_patronus | to 1.2.3 (inc) |
| ancorathemes | impacto_patronus | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.2.3 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22375 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Impacto Patronus Theme versions up to and including 1.2.3. It allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements.
This vulnerability is classified under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection and can be exploited without any authentication.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability could expose sensitive files on the target website, such as those containing database credentials.
This exposure could potentially lead to a complete database takeover depending on the server configuration, making it a highly dangerous threat.
Since the vulnerability requires no authentication, attackers can exploit it easily, increasing the risk to affected websites.
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.
However, Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that blocks attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion flaw, providing immediate protection until an official patch is released.
Users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation to secure their websites promptly.