CVE-2026-22452
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Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Hoverex

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-03-10

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Hoverex hoverex allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Hoverex: from n/a through <= 1.5.10.
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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-10
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-22452
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9573
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Vendor Product Version / Range
themerex hoverex to 1.5.10 (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-2026-22452 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.

Impact Analysis

[{'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]

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Mitigation Strategies

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.

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