CVE-2026-22372
📋 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 Isida theme from AncoraThemes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Isida 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 exfiltration, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, user data) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions, web application firewalls, and restricted PHP functions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Public proof-of-concept code exists in vulnerability databases.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.4.2
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/isida/vulnerability/wordpress-isida-theme-1-4-2-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check if Isida theme is active. 4. Update theme to latest version or replace with alternative theme. 5. Remove old theme files if not updating.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme to immediately remove vulnerability
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
wp theme delete isida
Web Application Firewall rule
linuxBlock requests containing local file inclusion patterns
ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "\.\./" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'Local File Inclusion Attempt'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permissions (chmod 644 for PHP files, 755 for directories)
- Deploy web application firewall with LFI detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in wp-content/themes/isida/style.css or via WordPress admin panelCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep isidaVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Isida theme version is greater than 1.4.2 or theme is removed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests with ../ patterns in parameters
- PHP include/require errors in web server logs
- Unusual file access patterns from web root
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file path traversal sequences (../, ..\)
- Requests to theme files with suspicious parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri="*isida*" AND (param="*../*" OR param="*..\\*"))