CVE-2026-22397
Local File Inclusion in Mikado-Themes Fleur
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mikado-themes | fleur | to 2.0 (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
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation involves implementing the Patchstack mitigation rule that blocks exploitation attempts.
Users are strongly advised to apply this mitigation promptly to protect their websites from potential Local File Inclusion attacks until an official fix is released.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-22397 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Fleur Theme versions up to and including 2.0. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements, enabling them to include and display local files from the target website.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Because of this flaw, attackers can access sensitive files on the server, such as those containing database credentials, which could lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection and is considered high priority with a CVSS severity score of 8.1.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Exploiting this vulnerability can allow attackers to read sensitive local files on your website's server without authentication."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This exposure can lead to the disclosure of critical information such as database credentials, which in turn may allow attackers to take over your database completely.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Such a compromise can result in data breaches, loss of data integrity, and unauthorized access to your website's backend systems."}] [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': 'The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, which can be detected by monitoring for unusual HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI).'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific detection commands are provided, typical detection methods include analyzing web server logs for suspicious URL parameters that attempt to include local files, such as those containing directory traversal patterns (e.g., "../") or references to sensitive files.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) or web application firewalls (WAF) can be configured to alert on such patterns.'}] [1]