CVE-2026-22456
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Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Askka Theme

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 Elated-Themes Askka askka allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Askka: from n/a through <= 1.0.
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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
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-22456
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9577
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Vendor Product Version / Range
elated_themes askka to 1.0 (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-2026-22456 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Askka Theme versions up to and including 1.0.

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.

As a result, sensitive information such as database credentials can be exposed.

Impact Analysis

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website, which can be detected by monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to include local files via the Askka theme.

Since no official patch is available, detection can involve checking web server logs for unusual requests containing file inclusion patterns or payloads targeting the Askka theme.

Specific commands are not provided in the available resources.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is released.

It is recommended to monitor and restrict access to the vulnerable Askka theme and consider disabling or removing it if possible to prevent exploitation.

Since no official patch is currently available, these mitigation steps are critical to protect affected websites.

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