CVE-2026-22366
📋 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 Jude theme from version 1.3.0 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Jude 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 system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Local file inclusion allowing reading of sensitive configuration files, database credentials, or other server files.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and web server configurations restrict access to sensitive directories.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit code is available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 1.3.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/jude/vulnerability/wordpress-jude-theme-1-3-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Jude theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. If update unavailable, remove theme completely. 3. Verify theme files are properly sanitized.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Jude Theme
linuxTemporarily disable or remove the vulnerable theme until patched.
wp theme deactivate jude
rm -rf /path/to/wp-content/themes/jude/
PHP Configuration Hardening
allRestrict PHP include paths and disable dangerous functions.
Set open_basedir in php.ini
Set allow_url_include = Off
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive directories
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for Jude theme version <= 1.3.0 or examine /wp-content/themes/jude/style.css version header.Check Version:
wp theme list --name=jude --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Jude theme version > 1.3.0 is installed and test file inclusion attempts return errors.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Multiple 404 errors for non-existent theme files
- PHP include/require errors with unusual paths
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal patterns in parameters
- Requests to theme files with suspicious parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access_logs" AND (uri="*jude*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*php://*"))