CVE-2026-22449
Local File Inclusion in Don Peppe <= 1.3 Enables Code Execution
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 |
|---|---|---|
| select-themes | don_peppe | to 1.3 (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-2026-22449 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Don Peppe Theme versions up to and including 1.3. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename inputs in PHP include/require statements.
This means that an attacker can trick the application into loading files from the server that should not be accessible, potentially exposing sensitive information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials by allowing attackers to read local files on the server.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, this could escalate to a complete database takeover, severely compromising the security and integrity of the affected system."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability requires no privileges to exploit, making it highly dangerous.'}] [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?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
There is no official patch available for this vulnerability yet.
However, Patchstack has released a mitigation rule that can block attacks exploiting this flaw.
Users are advised to apply this mitigation immediately to protect their websites.