CVE-2026-22370
📋 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 Marveland theme installations, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. All users running Marveland theme version 1.3.0 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Marveland 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, sensitive file disclosure (including configuration files with credentials), and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive information disclosure (database credentials, configuration files), limited file system access, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and security controls, potentially only information disclosure from accessible files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires knowledge of vulnerable endpoints but is straightforward once identified. Public proof-of-concept exists.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 1.3.0
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/marveland/vulnerability/wordpress-marveland-theme-1-3-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Marveland theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme version is >1.3.0. 3. Clear any caching mechanisms. 4. Test theme functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxAdd PHP configuration to restrict file inclusion paths
php_admin_value open_basedir "/var/www/html:/tmp"
🧯 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 > Appearance > Themes for Marveland theme version <=1.3.0Check Version:
wp theme list --name=marveland --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify theme version is >1.3.0 in WordPress admin and test theme functionality📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with path traversal parameters
- PHP include/require errors with unusual paths
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' or similar path traversal patterns
- Requests to theme files with file inclusion parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_access" AND (uri="*marveland*" AND (params="*../*" OR params="*file=*"))