CVE-2026-22446
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Local File Inclusion in Select-Themes Prowess

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-03-09

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Select-Themes Prowess prowess allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Prowess: from n/a through <= 1.8.1.
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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-09
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-22446
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9570
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Vendor Product Version / Range
select-themes prowess From 1.0 (inc) to 1.8.1 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-22446 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Prowess Theme versions up to and including 1.8.1.

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements.

By including local files, attackers can potentially access sensitive information stored on the server.

Impact Analysis

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, attackers could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This represents a high risk to the security and integrity of the affected website.'}] [1]

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Mitigation Strategies

Users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation measures immediately to protect their websites.

Since no official patch is currently available for the affected theme versions, applying the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack can block attacks targeting this vulnerability.

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