CVE-2026-22431
Local File Inclusion in AncoraThemes Wabi-Sabi
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 | wabi-sabi | 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22431 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Wabi-Sabi Theme versions up to and including 1.2. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename in PHP include/require statements.
This means an attacker can potentially access sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files or database credentials, by tricking the application into including those files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information like database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since the vulnerability requires no privileges to exploit, it poses a severe security risk with a CVSS score of 8.1.'}] [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) in the Wabi-Sabi theme.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific detection commands are provided, administrators can look for unusual URL parameters or requests targeting the include/require statements in the Wabi-Sabi theme files.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Network or web server logs can be searched for patterns indicating attempts to include local files, such as requests containing directory traversal sequences (e.g., "../") or references to sensitive files like "/etc/passwd".'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Example commands to detect such attempts might include using grep on web server logs:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -i 'wabi-sabi' /var/log/apache2/access.log | grep -E '(\\.{2}/|etc/passwd)'"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -r 'include' /path/to/wabi-sabi-theme/ to review vulnerable code sections"}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for this vulnerability, the immediate recommended step is to apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack that can block attacks exploiting this flaw.
Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites from potential exploitation.
Additionally, monitoring for suspicious activity and restricting access to sensitive files on the server can help reduce risk.
Consider disabling or removing the vulnerable Wabi-Sabi theme until an official patch is released and tested.