CVE-2026-22344
Published: 20 February 2026
Description
Adversaries may attempt to exploit a weakness in an Internet-facing host or system to initially access a network.
Security Summary
CVE-2026-22344 is an Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program vulnerability, classified as PHP Remote File Inclusion but enabling PHP Local File Inclusion, in the FiveStar WordPress theme developed by Mikado-Themes. The issue affects FiveStar versions from n/a through 1.7 inclusive. Published on 2026-02-20, it carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) and maps to CWE-98.
Remote unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability over the network with high attack complexity and no user interaction required. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary local file inclusion, potentially leading to high-impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability violations, such as unauthorized access to sensitive files or system compromise depending on server configuration.
The Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/fivestar/vulnerability/wordpress-fivestar-theme-1-7-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve provides details on this WordPress FiveStar theme vulnerability, including recommended mitigations such as updating to a patched version beyond 1.7 where available.
Details
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MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Techniques
Why these techniques?
Unauthenticated remote local file inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in a public-facing WordPress theme enables exploitation of a public-facing web application, directly mapping to T1190.