CVE-2026-22499
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Elated-Themes Lella
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 |
|---|---|---|
| elated_themes | lella | to 1.2 (inc) |
| elated-themes | lella | to 1.2 (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?
CVE-2026-22499 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Lella Theme versions up to and including 1.2. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website.
The issue arises from improper control of filenames used in include or require statements in PHP, which can be exploited to access sensitive files on the server.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials.
Depending on the website's configuration, attackers could potentially take over the entire database.
Because the vulnerability requires no authentication, it poses a high risk and is often targeted in mass-exploit campaigns.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The WordPress Lella Theme versions up to and including 1.2 are vulnerable to a high-priority Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability (CVE-2026-22499) that allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files, potentially exposing sensitive information.
No official patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Immediate mitigation can be achieved by applying Patchstack’s virtual patching rule, which blocks attacks exploiting this vulnerability until an official patch is released.
Users are advised to update the affected theme when a patch becomes available or seek assistance from their hosting provider or web developer to implement mitigations promptly.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Lella Theme allows unauthenticated attackers to access and display local files, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials.
Exposure of sensitive data due to this vulnerability could lead to violations of data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access.
Therefore, failure to mitigate this vulnerability may result in non-compliance with these common standards and regulations, increasing the risk of legal and financial consequences.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
The vulnerability affects WordPress Lella Theme versions up to and including 1.2 and allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI). Detection typically involves checking for attempts to include local files via HTTP requests targeting the vulnerable theme.
While no specific commands are provided in the available resources, common detection methods include monitoring web server logs for suspicious requests containing file inclusion patterns such as "../" sequences or attempts to access sensitive files through URL parameters.
Additionally, applying Patchstack’s virtual patching rule can help block exploitation attempts and serve as a detection mechanism until an official patch is available.