CVE-2026-22495
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in AncoraThemes Greenville
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | greenville | to 1.3.2 (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?
This vulnerability is an improper control of the filename used in include or require statements in a PHP program, specifically in the AncoraThemes Greenville theme. It is a PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability, which means that an attacker can manipulate the filename parameter to include local files on the server.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to include and execute arbitrary local files on the server. This can lead to information disclosure, code execution, or other malicious actions depending on the files included and the server configuration.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The CVE-2026-22495 vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials.
Exposure of sensitive data could lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration, which may result in unauthorized access to personal or protected information.
Such unauthorized data exposure and potential data breaches can negatively impact compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive personal and health information.
Therefore, failure to address this vulnerability could lead to violations of these regulations due to inadequate protection of sensitive data.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The CVE-2026-22495 vulnerability affects the WordPress Greenville Theme versions up to and including 1.3.2 and allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Since no official patch is currently available, immediate mitigation steps include applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block exploitation attempts.
Users are advised to update the affected Greenville theme to a newer version if possible, or seek assistance from their hosting provider or web developer.
It is also recommended to implement proactive security measures and continuous monitoring to reduce the risk of exploitation.