CVE-2026-22402
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Triply WordPress theme by pavothemes. Attackers can include arbitrary local files through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution. WordPress sites using Triply theme versions up to and including 2.4.7 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- pavothemes Triply 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
Full server compromise through inclusion of malicious PHP files leading to remote code execution, data theft, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure (configuration files, database credentials, source code) and limited code execution within web server context.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper file permissions and input validation are implemented, or if vulnerable code paths are inaccessible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion payloads can trigger the vulnerability. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: >2.4.7
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/triply/vulnerability/wordpress-triply-theme-2-4-7-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Check Triply theme version. 4. If version <=2.4.7, update to latest version via theme update or manual upload. 5. Verify update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict file access
linuxSet strict file permissions on web directory and configuration files
chmod 640 wp-config.php
chmod 640 .htaccess
find /var/www/html -type f -name '*.php' -exec chmod 644 {} \;
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Disable theme functionality through WordPress hooks or remove vulnerable theme files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress theme version in Appearance > Themes or run: wp theme list --field=name,version | grep -i triplyCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep -i triplyVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Triply theme version is >2.4.7 and test file inclusion attempts return errors instead of file contents📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file path patterns in PHP error logs
- Multiple requests to theme files with ../ or similar path traversal sequences
- Requests to non-existent theme files with parameter manipulation
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing file inclusion patterns (../../etc/passwd, php://filter, etc.)
- Unusual file extensions in theme-related requests
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri_path="*triply*" AND (query="*../*" OR query="*php://*" OR query="*file=*"))