VDB-340142 · CVE-2026-22521 · GCVE-0-2026-22521

G5Theme Handmade Framework Plugin up to 3.9 on WordPress filename control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in G5Theme Handmade Framework Plugin up to 3.9 on WordPress. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Such manipulation leads to filename control. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-22521. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in G5Theme Handmade Framework Plugin up to 3.9 on WordPress and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a filename control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-98. The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in G5Theme Handmade Framework allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Handmade Framework: from n/a through 3.9.

The weakness was disclosed by João Pedro S Alcântara. The advisory is available at patchstack.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-22521 since 01/07/2026. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/08/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Vendor

G5Theme

Name

Handmade Framework Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.5
CNA Vector (Patchstack): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Filename control
CWE: CWE-98
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

01/07/2026 CVE reserved
01/08/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
01/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: patchstack.com
Researcher: João Pedro S Alcântara
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-22521 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-22521
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-340142

Entryinfo

Created: 01/08/2026 19:00
Changes: 01/08/2026 19:00 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103