CVE-2026-22446
Local File Inclusion in Select-Themes Prowess
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 |
|---|---|---|
| select-themes | prowess | From 1.0 (inc) to 1.8.1 (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-2026-22446 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.
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 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.