CVE-2026-22516
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Wizor's-Investments PHP Plugin
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
Description
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
| Probability: | |
| Percentile: |
Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | wizors-investments | to 2.12 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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. |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-22516 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Wizor's Theme versions up to and including 2.12. It allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.
This means an attacker can potentially access sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files or database credentials, by tricking the application into including those files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information like database credentials.
Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could achieve complete database takeover.
This represents a severe security risk with a CVSS score of 8.1, and could result in unauthorized access, data breaches, and compromise of the entire website.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
This vulnerability currently has no official patch available.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that can block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability until an official patch is released and tested.
Users are strongly advised to update the affected Wizor's theme to a newer version when available or seek assistance from their hosting provider or web developer to apply mitigations promptly.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
CVE-2026-22516 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability that allows 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 non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access.
Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in violations of these standards by compromising the confidentiality and integrity of protected data.