CVE-2026-22511
Local File Inclusion in NeoBeat PHP Theme Allows Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| elated-themes | neobeat | to 1.2 (inc) |
| elated-themes | neobeat | From 1.0 (inc) 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
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the NeoBeat WordPress 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, exploitation of this vulnerability may result in non-compliance with these common standards and regulations, increasing legal and financial risks for affected organizations.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22511 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress NeoBeat Theme versions up to and including 1.2. This vulnerability 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.
By leveraging this flaw, attackers can potentially access sensitive information stored on the server, such as database credentials, which could lead to further compromise of the website.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server.
- Attackers may obtain sensitive information such as database credentials.
- Depending on the website’s configuration, this could lead to complete database takeover.
The vulnerability is rated with a high CVSS severity score of 8.1, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, which can be detected by monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) patterns.
While no specific commands are provided, detection can involve inspecting web server logs for requests containing suspicious parameters that attempt to include local files, such as those with directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../) or attempts to access sensitive files.
Additionally, applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack can help block attack attempts, which can also serve as a detection mechanism by logging blocked requests.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for this vulnerability, the immediate recommended step is to apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack that blocks attacks exploiting this flaw.
Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately or seek assistance from their hosting provider or web developer to ensure protection against exploitation.
Monitoring and blocking suspicious requests targeting the Local File Inclusion vulnerability can help reduce risk until an official patch is released and applied.