CVE-2026-22344
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the FiveStar theme from Mikado-Themes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- Mikado-Themes FiveStar WordPress Theme
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive files like configuration files, potentially exposing database credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and security controls restrict file access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.7
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/fivestar/vulnerability/wordpress-fivestar-theme-1-7-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update FiveStar theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If automatic updates not available, manually download and replace theme files. 3. Clear any caching plugins.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied.
Restrict PHP file functions
linuxUse PHP configuration to disable dangerous functions.
php_admin_value allow_url_include Off
php_admin_value allow_url_fopen Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file system permissions and implement strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for FiveStar theme version. If version is 1.7 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check WordPress admin Appearance > Themes sectionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm FiveStar theme version is greater than 1.7 in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file paths in parameters
- Abnormal traffic to theme-specific files
SIEM Query:
web.url:*fivestar* AND (web.param:*file* OR web.param:*include* OR web.param:*require*)