CVE-2026-22508
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Dentalux PHP Theme
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 | dentalux | to 3.3 (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-2026-22508 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Dentalux Theme versions up to and including 3.3.
This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements.
As a result, sensitive information such as database credentials can be exposed.
The vulnerability is categorized under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection and has a high severity score of 8.1.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server.
Attackers may obtain critical information such as database credentials, which could result in a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration.
This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the website and its data.
Because the vulnerability is unauthenticated and highly exploitable, it poses a significant risk to affected websites.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The CVE-2026-22508 vulnerability affects the WordPress Dentalux Theme versions up to and including 3.3 and allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files, potentially exposing sensitive information.
No official patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack that can block 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 mitigation measures promptly.
Patchstack also offers automated vulnerability protection services to safeguard websites against exploitation.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) flaw in the WordPress Dentalux Theme up to version 3.3 that allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website.
To detect exploitation attempts on your system or network, you can monitor web server logs for suspicious requests attempting to include local files via PHP include/require statements. Look for URL parameters or POST data containing file paths such as "../../" sequences or references to sensitive files like "/etc/passwd" or "wp-config.php".
Example commands to search for potential exploitation attempts in Apache or Nginx access logs:
- grep -iE "(\.{2}/|etc/passwd|wp-config.php)" /var/log/apache2/access.log
- grep -iE "(\.{2}/|etc/passwd|wp-config.php)" /var/log/nginx/access.log
Additionally, you can use web application firewall (WAF) rules or mitigation rules provided by Patchstack to block and detect exploitation attempts until an official patch is available.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The CVE-2026-22508 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 due to this vulnerability could lead to violations of data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require the protection of personal and sensitive information.
Therefore, exploitation of this flaw may result in non-compliance with these common standards and regulations, as it compromises the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data.