CVE-2026-22427
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in GoTravel 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 | gotravel | to 2.1 (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-2026-22427 is a high-priority Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress GoTravel Theme versions up to and including 2.1.
This vulnerability 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.
As a result, sensitive information such as database credentials can be exposed.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to exposure of sensitive files and information on the affected website.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This can result in significant security breaches, data loss, and compromise of the website's integrity."}] [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 an unauthenticated attacker 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) patterns.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Common detection methods include inspecting web server logs for requests containing suspicious parameters that try to include local files, such as those with directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../) or attempts to include sensitive files like /etc/passwd.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Example commands to detect potential exploitation attempts on a Linux system include:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -i 'include' /var/log/apache2/access.log | grep -E '\\.\\./|etc/passwd'"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -i 'require' /var/log/apache2/access.log | grep -E '\\.\\./|etc/passwd'"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "tail -f /var/log/apache2/access.log | grep -E 'include|require'"}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, using web application firewalls (WAF) with rules targeting LFI patterns can help detect and block exploitation attempts.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for the GoTravel theme up to version 2.1, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Additional steps include:
- Implement a web application firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block LFI attack patterns.
- Restrict file permissions on the server to limit access to sensitive files.
- Monitor web server logs for suspicious activity and respond accordingly.
- Consider temporarily disabling or replacing the vulnerable theme until an official patch is released.