CVE-2026-22362
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects Photolia WordPress theme users running version 1.0.3 or earlier, potentially leading to sensitive file disclosure or code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Photolia 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
Full server compromise through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, data theft, and complete system takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, credentials, database dumps) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations prevent access to sensitive files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion payloads can exploit this vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >1.0.3
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/photolia/vulnerability/wordpress-photolia-theme-1-0-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Photolia theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Remove old theme files. 3. Clear cache if using caching plugins.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file functions
linuxDisable dangerous PHP functions via php.ini
disable_functions = include,require,include_once,require_once
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict web server permissions to prevent access to sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or via wp cli: wp theme listCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=version --name=photoliaVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is >1.0.3 and test file inclusion attempts return errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- PHP include/require errors with traversal patterns
- Requests to theme files with ../ patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing ../ or absolute paths in theme parameters
- Unusual file extensions in theme-related requests
SIEM Query:
source="web_access.log" AND ("../" OR "/etc/" OR "/proc/") AND "wp-content/themes/photolia"