CVE-2026-22387
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Mikado-Themes Aviana
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mikado-themes | aviana | to 2.1 (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-2026-22387 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Aviana Theme versions up to and including 2.1. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.
This means that an attacker can trick the website into loading files from the server that should not be accessible, potentially exposing sensitive information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since the vulnerability requires no privileges to exploit, it is highly dangerous and expected to be actively exploited.'}] [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 allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website, which can be detected by monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) in the Aviana theme.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'To detect attempts to exploit this vulnerability, you can look for unusual URL parameters or requests that try to include local files, such as those containing directory traversal patterns or file inclusion keywords.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Example commands to detect such activity in web server logs include:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Using grep to find suspicious requests in Apache or Nginx logs: grep -iE "(include|require|\\.{2}/)" /var/log/apache2/access.log'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Using grep to detect attempts to include local files via URL parameters: grep -iE "(php://|file://|\\.{2}/)" /var/log/nginx/access.log'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, monitoring for unexpected file access or errors related to file inclusion in PHP error logs can help identify exploitation attempts.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for the Aviana theme, immediate mitigation involves applying Patchstack’s mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
Users are advised to implement this mitigation as soon as possible to protect their websites from exploitation.
Other recommended steps include:
- Restricting file inclusion functions in PHP configuration if possible.
- Monitoring web server and application logs for suspicious activity.
- Limiting permissions of the web server user to reduce the impact of a potential exploit.
Once an official patch is released, it should be tested and applied promptly.