CVE-2026-22399
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Mikado-Themes Holmes
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-09
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mikado-themes | holmes | to 1.7 (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
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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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?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.