CVE-2026-22374
📋 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 Zio Alberto theme from AncoraThemes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes Zio Alberto 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 configuration files (wp-config.php), database credentials, and other server files.
If Mitigated
Limited file access restricted by PHP configuration and file permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP requests can trigger the vulnerability. Exploitation is straightforward for attackers familiar with LFI techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 1.2.2
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/zioalberto/vulnerability/wordpress-zio-alberto-theme-1-2-2-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Zio Alberto theme to latest version via WordPress admin panel. 2. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress.org or vendor. 3. Replace theme files manually via FTP/SFTP if auto-update fails.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to a different WordPress theme until patch can be applied
Restrict PHP file inclusion
linuxConfigure PHP to disable allow_url_include and restrict open_basedir
php.ini: allow_url_include = Off
php.ini: open_basedir = /var/www/html
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block LFI patterns
- Restrict file permissions and implement strict access controls on sensitive files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Zio Alberto version 1.2.2 or earlierCheck Version:
Check wp-content/themes/zioalberto/style.css for Version: headerVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is updated beyond 1.2.2 in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file path traversal parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '..', '../', or file inclusion patterns
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs | where url contains ".." or url contains "include" or url contains "require"