CVE-2026-22330
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Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Right Way

Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-17

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in Right Way <= 4.0 versions.
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Published
2026-06-17
Last Modified
2026-06-17
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2026-06-17
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2026-06-17
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NVD
CVE-2026-22330
EUVD
EUVD-2026-37653
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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack right_way_theme to 4.0 (inc)
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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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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files on the target website, potentially exposing sensitive data such as database credentials and enabling full database takeover.

Exposure of sensitive data can 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 could result in non-compliance with these standards due to data breaches and inadequate protection measures.

Executive Summary

The WordPress Right Way Theme version 4.0 or below contains a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files from the target website. By exploiting this, attackers can potentially access sensitive data such as database credentials and may even take over the entire database.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability poses a high risk as it can lead to exposure of sensitive information and a full database takeover. Attackers exploiting this flaw can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your website's data. Given the high CVSS score of 8.1, there is a significant chance of mass exploitation affecting thousands of websites.

Mitigation Strategies

The WordPress Right Way Theme version 4.0 or below is vulnerable to a high-priority Local File Inclusion (LFI) flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to include local files, potentially exposing sensitive data.

Immediate mitigation steps include updating the theme to a non-vulnerable version if available or seeking assistance from your hosting provider or developer.

Since there is no official patch available yet, Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official fix is released.

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