CVE-2026-22415
Local File Inclusion in The Mounty PHP Theme Allows Code Execution
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | the_mounty | to 1.1 (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-2026-22415 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Mounty Theme versions up to and including 1.1.
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website.
It arises from improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP, enabling attackers to exploit the theme to access sensitive files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can expose 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 has a high risk and likelihood of exploitation, with a CVSS severity score of 8.1.'}] [1]
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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-22415 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Mounty Theme up to version 1.1 that allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files. Detection typically involves monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit the include/require statements.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific commands are provided in the available resources, common detection methods include inspecting web server logs for unusual URL parameters that attempt to include local files, such as requests containing directory traversal patterns (e.g., "../") or attempts to access sensitive files like "/etc/passwd".'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) or web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and alert on such suspicious patterns.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2026-22415, immediate mitigation involves implementing the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
Users are strongly advised to apply this mitigation rule immediately to protect their websites from exploitation until an official patch is released and safely applied.
Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to vulnerable endpoints and ensuring proper web application firewall rules are in place can help reduce risk.