CVE-2026-22383
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in the PawFriends WordPress theme that allows attackers to bypass authorization by manipulating user-controlled keys. Attackers can access unauthorized data or functionality by exploiting incorrectly configured access controls. This affects all WordPress sites using PawFriends theme version 1.3 or earlier.
💻 Affected Systems
- Mikado-Themes PawFriends - Pet Shop and Veterinary 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
Attackers could access sensitive user data, modify veterinary records, manipulate pet shop transactions, or gain administrative privileges on the WordPress site.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to user profiles, pet records, appointment details, or other theme-specific data that should be restricted.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and input validation, the vulnerability would be prevented, maintaining normal authorization boundaries.
🎯 Exploit Status
IDOR vulnerabilities typically require some level of user access but are easy to exploit once initial access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 1.3
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes
3. Check for PawFriends theme updates
4. Update to latest version (above 1.3)
5. Clear WordPress cache if applicable
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Temporary Theme Deactivation
allDisable the vulnerable theme until patched
wp theme deactivate pawfriends
Access Control Hardening
allImplement additional authorization checks via WordPress hooks
Add custom authorization checks in functions.php or via security plugin
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block IDOR patterns
- Enable WordPress security plugins with IDOR protection features
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for PawFriends theme version 1.3 or lowerCheck Version:
wp theme list --name=pawfriends --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm theme version is above 1.3 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to theme-specific endpoints
- Failed authorization attempts followed by successful access
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with manipulated object IDs or parameters
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri="*pawfriends*" OR uri="*theme*" OR uri="*ajax*" OR uri="*admin-ajax*") AND (status=200 OR status=302) AND (params CONTAINS "id=" OR params CONTAINS "key=" OR params CONTAINS "user_id=")