PHP File Inclusion (RFI/LFI)Weakness · CWE-98

CVE-2026-22379

HIGH · 8.1 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-02-20
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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90/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Netmix netmix allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Netmix: from n/a through <= 1.0.10.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in AncoraThemes Netmix theme allows attackers to read sensitive local files on the server through improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements. The vulnerability affects versions up to and including 1.0.10.

MitigationUpgrade to a patched version of Netmix if available, or implement strict input validation with whitelist-based filtering for all file inclusion paths; avoid using user-supplied input directly in include/require statements.

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From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
High
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify if Netmix theme is installed
    Locate the theme files in your web application directory, typically under wp-content/themes/netmix or themes/netmix, or check your CMS theme management panel for the active theme
    Affected if The Netmix theme by AncoraThemes is present in your environment
  2. Determine the installed Netmix theme version
    Check the style.css file within the theme directory for the 'Version:' header, or look for a version.php/changelog file in the theme folder
    Affected if The version number cannot be verified as patched or is earlier than any patched version released for this CVE
  3. Search for vulnerable file inclusion patterns
    Review PHP files in the theme directory for dynamic include/require statements using user-supplied parameters (e.g., include($_GET['file']), include($var), require($_REQUEST['template']))
    Affected if Any PHP file contains dynamic file inclusion using request parameters without strict whitelist validation
  4. Verify allow_url_include PHP setting
    Check your php.ini or run phpinfo() to verify the value of allow_url_include directive
    Affected if allow_url_include is enabled (set to On) and the application processes include statements with user input
  5. Inspect for unexpected files or code artifacts
    Look for newly created PHP files in the theme directory, uploads folder, or web root that were not deployed by your team; check access logs for suspicious file inclusion requests
    Affected if Unexpected PHP files exist or logs show repeated include parameter manipulation attempts

Your environment is affected if the Netmix theme is installed and uses dynamic file inclusion with user-controlled input without whitelist validation.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade to a patched version of Netmix if available, or implement strict input validation with whitelist-based filtering for all file inclusion paths; avoid using user-supplied input directly in include/require statements.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation6.0 h
  • Testing3.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
14.0 hours of engineering $2,490
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