CVE-2026-22376
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Parkivia
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | parkivia | to 1.1.9 (inc) |
| ancorathemes | parkivia | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.1.9 (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-2026-22376 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Parkivia Theme versions up to and including 1.1.9.
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements.
By including these files, attackers can display sensitive information such as database credentials.
The issue is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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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?
Users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is released.
Since no official patch is currently available for the Parkivia theme, applying this mitigation is the best immediate step to protect your website.