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

CVE-2026-22402

HIGH · 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-01-22
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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81/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable 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 pavothemes Triply triply allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Triply: from n/a through <= 2.4.7.

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

This is a PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Triply WordPress theme from pavothemes. The vulnerability stems from improper control of filenames used in PHP include/require statements, allowing attackers to manipulate file paths to include arbitrary local PHP files. This can lead to sensitive data exposure or remote code execution.

MitigationImplement proper input validation and sanitization on all file inclusion parameters to prevent path traversal attacks. Update to a patched version of the Triply theme when available, or disable the vulnerable file inclusion functionality until a fix can be applied.

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

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/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

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify if Triply theme is installed
    Check your WordPress installation for the Triply theme from pavothemes in wp-content/themes/ directory, or via WordPress admin dashboard under Appearance > Themes
    Affected if The Triply theme by pavothemes is actively installed on the WordPress site
  2. Locate file inclusion functions in theme files
    Search theme PHP files for include, require, include_once, or require_once statements that use variables in the file path without proper validation - examine parameters that could accept user input
    Affected if The theme contains include/require statements using unsanitized variables for file paths
  3. Identify the vulnerable parameter
    Examine the file inclusion code to determine which HTTP parameter (GET/POST) controls the file path being included
    Affected if A parameter exists that accepts file paths without validation and is used in include/require statements
  4. Test for path traversal capability
    If the vulnerable parameter is identified, attempt to include a known local file using ../ path sequences (e.g., ../../wp-config.php) to confirm path traversal is possible
    Affected if The parameter allows directory traversal sequences and successfully includes files outside the intended directory
  5. Check if the vulnerable endpoint is accessible
    Determine if the file inclusion functionality is accessible to unauthenticated users or requires authentication, by checking the code for capability checks or nonce validation
    Affected if The vulnerable file inclusion can be triggered without authentication or proper authorization checks

Your environment is affected if the Triply theme from pavothemes is installed and contains file inclusion code that uses user-controlled parameters without proper validation, allowing path traversal attacks.

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

Implement proper input validation and sanitization on all file inclusion parameters to prevent path traversal attacks. Update to a patched version of the Triply theme when available, or disable the vulnerable file inclusion functionality until a fix can be applied.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation8.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA3.0 h
19.0 hours of engineering $3,380
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