CVE-2026-22428: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes Tooth Fairy
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Tooth Fairy tooth-fairy allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Tooth Fairy: from n/a through <= 1.16.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The AncoraThemes Tooth Fairy plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.16 contains a vulnerability where the filename used in PHP include or require statements is not properly controlled. This improper control allows an attacker to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI), which can lead to execution of arbitrary code or disclosure of sensitive files on the server. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to an attacker including and executing arbitrary local files on the server hosting the Tooth Fairy plugin. This can result in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the Tooth Fairy plugin if feasible to reduce risk. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-22428: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in AncoraThemes Tooth Fairy
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Tooth Fairy tooth-fairy allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Tooth Fairy: from n/a through <= 1.16.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The AncoraThemes Tooth Fairy plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.16 contains a vulnerability where the filename used in PHP include or require statements is not properly controlled. This improper control allows an attacker to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI), which can lead to execution of arbitrary code or disclosure of sensitive files on the server. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to an attacker including and executing arbitrary local files on the server hosting the Tooth Fairy plugin. This can result in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or removing the Tooth Fairy plugin if feasible to reduce risk. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-07T12:22:06.512Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a92045d1a09e29cbe697a6
Added to database: 3/5/2026, 6:18:45 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 9:42:21 AM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 1:33:50 PM
Views: 84
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