CVE-2026-22399
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Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Mikado-Themes Holmes

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-03-09

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Mikado-Themes Holmes holmes allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Holmes: from n/a through <= 1.7.
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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-09
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-22399
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9536
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Vendor Product Version / Range
mikado-themes holmes to 1.7 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-22399 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Holmes Theme versions up to and including 1.7. 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 application into loading files from the server that should not be accessible, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Impact Analysis

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials by allowing attackers to include and view local files on the server.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, this could escalate to a complete database takeover, posing a highly dangerous risk."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.1, indicating it is expected to be actively exploited if not mitigated.'}] [1]

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate the CVE-2026-22399 vulnerability in the WordPress Holmes Theme, immediate steps include applying mitigation rules provided by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion flaw.

Since no official patch is currently available for the theme, it is recommended to implement these mitigation rules until a safe patch can be applied.

Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to vulnerable endpoints and ensuring proper security configurations can help reduce the risk of exploitation.

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