CVE-2026-22381 HIGH

CVE-2026-22381: WordPress PawFriends - Pet Shop and Veterinary WordPress Theme theme <= 1.3 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Mikado-Themes
Product PawFriends - Pet Shop and Veterinary WordPress Theme
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published February 20, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Mikado-Themes PawFriends - Pet Shop and Veterinary WordPress Theme pawfriends allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects PawFriends - Pet Shop and Veterinary WordPress Theme: from n/a through <= 1.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

PawFriends theme versions 1.3 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on affected WordPress sites. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit but can lead to complete site compromise. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.3 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Run arbitrary PHP code on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the WordPress site, including data theft, malware injection, and loss of availability.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; specific conditions must be met (attack complexity is high).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 20, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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