CVE-2026-22413
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Malgré ≤ 1.0.3 PHP Theme
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 | malgre | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.0.3 (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-2026-22413 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Malgré Theme versions up to and including 1.0.3.
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 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, attackers could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability requires no privileges to exploit, making it particularly dangerous and increasing the risk of unauthorized access.'}] [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 unauthenticated attackers 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).'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Detection can involve inspecting web server logs for requests containing suspicious parameters that include file paths or attempts to access sensitive files.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific commands are provided in the resources, common approaches include using tools like grep to search web server logs for patterns such as "include=", "require=", or file path traversal sequences like "../".'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Example command to search Apache logs for possible LFI attempts: grep -iE "(include|require|\\.{2}/)" /var/log/apache2/access.log'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use web vulnerability scanners or security plugins that can detect LFI attempts targeting the Mikado-Themes Malgré theme.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation as soon as possible to protect their websites from potential exploitation.
Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to sensitive files and ensuring proper web server configuration can help reduce risk.