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PHP EUVDEUVD-2026-15532

| CVE-2026-22516 HIGH
PHP Remote File Inclusion (CWE-98)
2026-03-25 Patchstack GHSA-cgg4-m77j-fqhf
8.1
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Craft malicious URL with path traversal payload
  2. Exploit
    Submit request to vulnerable include parameter
  3. Execution
    Load arbitrary local file via LFI
  4. Impact
    Execute PHP code or extract sensitive data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File inclusion prevention, allowlisting
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Command and Control

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Exploitation Conditions

Requires AncoraThemes Wizor plugin version <= 2.12 with PHP configured to allow file inclusion. Remote unauthenticated attacker must craft malicious request targeting vulnerable include/require statement. No victim interaction needed; exploitation occurs server-side during request processing.

Impact

Although no CVSS vector or EPSS score is available, the risk assessment can be synthesized from available signals: the vulnerability affects a WordPress theme (widely deployed), impacts versions through 2.12 (suggests a common version in use), and enables Local File Inclusion with direct information disclosure capability. The CWE-98 classification is a known attack vector requiring no special privileges in most WordPress contexts. The absence of CVSS/EPSS data is notable—it may indicate the vulnerability was discovered and reported recently (post-2024 CVE database delays) or that official metrics are pending. Per SSVC decision logic, this vulnerability likely scores as Immediate or Soon priority: exploitation is likely automatable (path traversal is trivial), technical impact is significant (information disclosure and potential RCE), and the affected software is widely deployed in WordPress ecosystems. The ENISA EUVD assignment and Patchstack reporting confirm legitimate security community attention. Real-world priority is HIGH for WordPress administrators running Wizor's theme, as LFI vulnerabilities are routinely exploited in the wild.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker crafts a malicious URL targeting a vulnerable Wizor's theme parameter (e.g., https://target.com/?theme_file=../../../../etc/passwd) and submits it via a browser or automated tool. The vulnerable theme code directly passes the unsanitized theme_file parameter to a PHP include() or require() statement, causing the server to read and potentially output the contents of /etc/passwd or other sensitive files. If the theme processes output as HTML, the attacker gains direct information disclosure; if the server configuration allows PHP execution from an unexpected path, the attacker can escalate to remote code execution by including a file they control (e.g., an uploaded image with embedded PHP code). Exploitation requires only HTTP access and no authentication, making this a high-impact, trivially exploitable vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 25, 2026

AncoraThemes Wizor's investment theme for WordPress versions through 2.12 contains a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability that allows attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files on the server through improper handling of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements. This vulnerability enables information disclosure and potential remote code execution depending on server configuration and available files. While no CVSS score or EPSS data has been assigned, the vulnerability is tracked in the ENISA EUVD database (EUVD-2026-15532) and was reported by Patchstack, indicating active security research and likely proof-of-concept availability.

RemediationAI

Immediately upgrade AncoraThemes Wizor's theme to the latest available version greater than 2.12 if a patch has been released by the vendor; verify availability at the official AncoraThemes website or WordPress theme repository. If a patch is not yet available, disable the Wizor's theme and substitute an alternative, well-maintained WordPress theme to eliminate exposure. As an interim mitigation, implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to block requests containing path traversal sequences (e.g., '../', '..\', '%2e%2e', etc.) in theme-related parameters, and restrict file_get_contents() and include/require functions in PHP configuration if possible. Monitor access logs for suspicious patterns indicative of LFI exploitation attempts targeting the theme's vulnerable parameters.

Affected VersionsENISA

Wizor's n/a ≤≤ 2.12

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability stems from CWE-98 (Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program), a classic web application flaw where user-supplied input is passed directly to PHP's include() or require() functions without adequate sanitization or validation. The affected product is AncoraThemes Wizor's (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:ancorathemes:wizor's:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*), a WordPress theme that processes filename parameters insecurely. In a Local File Inclusion scenario, an attacker manipulates these parameters to reference files outside the intended directory (e.g., using path traversal sequences like '../'), allowing access to sensitive server files such as configuration files, system files, or uploaded content. If the server is configured to execute PHP files from unexpected locations, or if log files or session data contain attacker-controlled content, this can escalate to Remote Code Execution (RCE).

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Wizor's wizors-investments allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Wizor's: from n/a through <= 2.12.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-22516 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 8.1. Successful exploitation could significantly impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of affected systems. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 83% exploitable
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

40
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +40
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Local File Inclusion vulnerabilities occur when an application accepts user-controlled input to specify which file should be loaded or executed, typically through functions like PHP's `include()`, `require()`, or `fopen()`.

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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