CVE-2026-22435
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in AncoraThemes ElectroServ
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 | electroserv | to 1.3.2 (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-2026-22435 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress ElectroServ Theme versions up to and including 1.3.2.
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.
As a result, attackers can potentially access sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files containing database credentials.
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?
Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2026-22435, immediate mitigation involves implementing the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Users are advised to apply this mitigation rule as soon as possible to protect their websites from unauthenticated attackers who could include and display local files, potentially exposing sensitive information.