CVE-2026-22457
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Mikado-Themes Wanderland
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-09
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mikado-themes | wanderland | to 1.5 (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-2026-22457 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Wanderland Theme versions up to and including 1.5. This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, allowing attackers to include and display local files from the target website.
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw to access sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing critical information such as database credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information stored on the server, including database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could leverage this information to perform a complete database takeover, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the data."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since the vulnerability allows unauthenticated access, it poses a significant security risk to affected websites.'}] [1]
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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, which may expose sensitive information. Detection can involve monitoring web server logs for suspicious requests attempting to include local files via the Wanderland theme.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Specific commands are not provided in the available resources, but common detection methods include searching web server access logs for patterns of Local File Inclusion (LFI) attempts, such as requests containing file path traversal sequences (e.g., "../") or attempts to access sensitive files.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Use grep or similar tools to search web server logs for suspicious parameters, for example: grep -i "include" /var/log/apache2/access.log'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Look for requests with suspicious query strings that may attempt to exploit the vulnerability, such as: curl -v 'http://targetsite.com/?page=../../../../etc/passwd'"}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for the Wanderland theme, immediate mitigation involves applying the mitigation rules provided by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
Patchstack recommends using their automated vulnerability protection services to protect affected websites until an official patch is released.
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules that block Local File Inclusion attack patterns targeting the Wanderland theme.
- Monitor and restrict user input that controls file inclusion parameters in the application.
- Keep backups and prepare to update the theme once an official patch becomes available.