CVE-2026-22478
Local File Inclusion in Elated-Themes FindAll
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 |
|---|---|---|
| elated-themes | findall | to 1.4 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22478 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress FindAll Theme versions up to and including 1.4. It allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements.
This vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection and specifically involves Local File Inclusion, which can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploiting this vulnerability could expose sensitive files on the target website, such as those containing database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the site's configuration, an attacker could potentially achieve a full database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since the vulnerability allows unauthenticated access to local files, it poses a high security risk to the confidentiality and integrity of the affected system.'}] [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?
Users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation measures immediately to protect their websites.
No official patch is currently available for the theme, so applying the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack is the recommended immediate step.