CVE-2026-22380
Local File Inclusion in AncoraThemes UnlimHost
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: Patchstack
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | unlimhost | 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22380 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress UnlimHost Theme versions up to and including 1.2.3.
This vulnerability 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.
As a result, attackers can potentially access sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files or database credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, including database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, attackers could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since the vulnerability requires no authentication to exploit, it poses a severe security risk to affected websites.'}] [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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-22380 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability affecting the WordPress UnlimHost Theme up to version 1.2.3. Detection typically involves monitoring for exploitation attempts that try to include local files via vulnerable PHP include/require statements.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific detection commands are provided, common approaches include inspecting web server logs for suspicious requests containing file inclusion patterns, such as URLs with parameters attempting to include local files (e.g., ../../etc/passwd).'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'You can use commands like the following to search your web server logs for potential exploitation attempts:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -i 'include' /var/log/apache2/access.log"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -E '\\.\\./|%2e%2e%2f' /var/log/apache2/access.log"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "tail -f /var/log/apache2/access.log | grep -i 'unlimhost'"}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting LFI patterns can help detect and block exploitation attempts.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2026-22380, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block exploitation attempts.
Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation as soon as possible to protect their websites from unauthenticated attackers exploiting the Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Additional general mitigation steps include:
- Restrict file permissions to limit access to sensitive files.
- Use a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and block suspicious requests.
- Monitor logs for exploitation attempts and respond accordingly.
Ultimately, update the UnlimHost theme to a patched version once it becomes available.