CVE-2026-22380
📋 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 UnlimHost theme from AncoraThemes. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute code depending on server configuration.
💻 Affected Systems
- AncoraThemes UnlimHost 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 files like configuration files, logs, or password files.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file permissions and security controls restrict file access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward with publicly available proof-of-concept code.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.2.3
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/unlimhost/vulnerability/wordpress-unlimhost-theme-1-2-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update UnlimHost theme to latest version. 2. If update not available, remove theme and replace with secure alternative. 3. Verify theme files are properly sanitized.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily disable UnlimHost theme until patched
wp theme deactivate unlimhost
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 with LFI protection rules
- Restrict file system access permissions for web server user
🔍 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=name,version | grep unlimhostVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is greater than 1.2.3 and test LFI payloads return errors📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in access logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with path traversal parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing ../ or absolute paths in theme-related URLs
SIEM Query:
source="web_access" AND (url="*unlimhost*" AND (url="*../*" OR url="*/etc/*" OR url="*/proc/*"))