CVE-2026-22432
Local File Inclusion in AncoraThemes Woopy ≤ 1.2 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 | woopy | From 1.0 (inc) 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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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for the Woopy theme, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
This mitigation rule can be safely applied to protect affected WordPress sites from exploitation attempts until an official patch is released.
Additional steps include monitoring your site for suspicious activity, restricting file inclusion permissions where possible, and considering disabling or replacing the vulnerable theme if feasible.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22432 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Woopy 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 parameters 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 loading these files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information like database credentials. Depending on the website's configuration, it could result in a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This can compromise the confidentiality and integrity of your data and potentially allow attackers to manipulate or steal information from your website.'}] [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': 'This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website, which may be detected by monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) in the Woopy theme.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Detection can involve inspecting web server logs for requests containing suspicious parameters that try to include local files, such as those with directory traversal patterns (e.g., ../) or attempts to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd or configuration files.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific commands are provided in the resources, common approaches include using tools like grep to search web server logs for suspicious patterns, for example:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -i 'include' /var/log/apache2/access.log"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -E '\\.\\./|etc/passwd' /var/log/apache2/access.log"}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, web application firewalls (WAFs) or intrusion detection systems (IDS) can be configured to detect and alert on such LFI attack patterns.'}] [1]