CVE-2026-22428
Local File Inclusion in AncoraThemes Tooth Fairy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | tooth_fairy | From 1.0 (inc) to 1.16 (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-2026-22428 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Tooth Fairy Theme versions up to and including 1.16. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements.
By exploiting this flaw, attackers can potentially access sensitive information stored on the server, such as database credentials, which could lead to further compromise.
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?
Users are strongly advised to implement immediate mitigation measures using Patchstack’s protection to secure their websites.
No official patch is currently available for the theme, so applying Patchstack’s mitigation rule is the recommended immediate step to block attacks until a safe patch can be developed and applied.