Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes UnlimHost unlimhost allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects UnlimHost: from n/a through <= 1.2.3.
Published: 2026-02-20
Score: 8.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local File Inclusion
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

AncoraThemes UnlimHost provides a PHP include/require that accepts a filename parameter without proper validation. An attacker who can influence the filename can cause the theme to read a file from the local filesystem. If the included file contains PHP code or the attacker can write a file, it might be possible to execute arbitrary code, but this possibility is inferred from the LFI nature. The high CVSS score of 8.1 reflects the potential severity.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects all installations of the WordPress UnlimHost theme up to and including version 1.2.3. Any site using this theme and not upgraded beyond that point is exposed; no other vendors or products are listed as affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score is below 1%, suggesting a low probability of immediate exploitation, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. However, the flaw requires only a specially crafted filename, making it relatively easy once an attacker gains ability to control input. The combination of a high impact score and simple exploitation conditions means the risk remains significant for determined attackers. Administrators should prioritize applying a patch over passive monitoring.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 18, 2026 at 11:32 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the UnlimHost theme to any release newer than 1.2.3, as the vendor has removed the vulnerable dynamic inclusion logic.
  • If an update is not immediately possible, locate the PHP file that performs the include/require, replace it with a secure, hard‑coded include that references only absolute, predefined file paths, and apply a whitelist validation against the filename parameter to mitigate the CWE‑98 flaw.
  • Remove or restrict web access to the directory containing the vulnerable include file, and configure the server to deny read permissions to all files not part of that directory, thereby preventing accidental LFI via CWE‑98.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 18, 2026 at 11:32 UTC.

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History

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Ancorathemes
Ancorathemes unlimhost
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Ancorathemes
Ancorathemes unlimhost
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes UnlimHost unlimhost allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects UnlimHost: from n/a through <= 1.2.3.
Title WordPress UnlimHost theme <= 1.2.3 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-98
References

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Ancorathemes Unlimhost
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-01T14:13:40.441Z

Reserved: 2026-01-07T12:21:36.721Z

Link: CVE-2026-22380

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-02-20T19:07:08.421Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-02-20T16:22:37.557

Modified: 2026-04-15T00:35:42.020

Link: CVE-2026-22380

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-18T11:45:44Z

Weaknesses