CVE-2026-22425
Local File Inclusion in Sweet Jane PHP Theme Allows Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-10
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| elated-themes | sweet_jane | to 1.2 (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
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-22425 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Sweet Jane Theme versions up to and including 1.2.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': '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.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Attackers can potentially access sensitive files such as those containing database credentials, which may lead to a complete database takeover depending on the site's configuration."}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on the server.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Attackers may retrieve local files containing sensitive data such as database credentials.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Potential complete takeover of the website's database depending on configuration."}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Compromise of website integrity and confidentiality.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, which may be detected by monitoring for unusual HTTP requests attempting to include local files via the Sweet Jane theme.
Since no official patch is available, detection can involve checking web server logs for suspicious requests targeting the Sweet Jane theme, especially those attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) patterns.
Specific commands are not provided in the available resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Users are strongly advised to apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack immediately to block exploitation attempts until a safe patch can be released.
Since no official patch is currently available for the Sweet Jane theme, applying this mitigation rule is the recommended immediate step to protect websites from this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.