CVE-2026-22452
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Hoverex
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 |
|---|---|---|
| themerex | hoverex | to 1.5.10 (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-2026-22452 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Hoverex Theme versions up to and including 1.5.10. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website.
By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can potentially access sensitive information stored in files on the server, such as database credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The impact of this vulnerability can be severe. An attacker exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability could expose sensitive information, including database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, exploitation could lead to a complete database takeover, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the data."}] [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?
To mitigate the Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Hoverex Theme (versions up to 1.5.10), users should immediately apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
Since no official patch is currently available for the theme, applying this mitigation is the recommended immediate step to protect your website from exploitation.