CVE-2026-22324
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Melania
Publication date: 2026-03-20
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| themerex | melania | to 2.5.0 (inc) |
| themerex | melania | From 2.0.0 (inc) to 2.5.0 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22324 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Melania Theme versions up to and including 2.5.0.
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers 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, attackers can potentially access sensitive information stored on the server.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
CVE-2026-22324 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website. Detection typically involves monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit the include/require statements in the Melania theme.
While no specific commands are provided in the available resources, common detection methods include analyzing web server logs for unusual URL parameters that reference local files or using web application firewalls (WAF) with rules designed to block LFI attempts.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that can block attacks exploiting this vulnerability, which can also assist in detecting exploitation attempts.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Users are strongly advised to update the Melania theme to a version beyond 2.5.0 if an update becomes available.
If an update is not yet available, seek assistance from your hosting provider or web developer to implement temporary protections.