CVE-2026-22456
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Askka Theme
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-10
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| elated_themes | askka | to 1.0 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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-2026-22456 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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.