Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22344 affects the WordPress FiveStar theme from Mikado-Themes, reportedly through version 1.7. It is a high-severity local file inclusion issue. An unauthenticated network attacker may be able to make the site include unintended local files, risking sensitive data exposure or broader site compromise. No cited source says it is actively exploited.
Executive priority
Treat as a priority for any WordPress estate using FiveStar. The business risk is high because successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Urgency is lower for organizations without this theme or with no internet-facing WordPress presence.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper filename control in a PHP include/require path, classified as CWE-98. The record calls it PHP Remote File Inclusion but states the impact is PHP Local File Inclusion. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Affected scope is FiveStar through <=1.7, though the structured affected version data is limited.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Mikado-Themes FiveStar theme at version 1.7 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected. Public source data does not identify affected plugins, forks, or other products.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation without user interaction, but with high attack complexity. The source bundle does not include proof-of-concept details, exploitation prerequisites, or evidence of active exploitation. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Key uncertainty: the CVE description says FiveStar through <=1.7, while the structured affected entry lists version data unusually as “0” with defaultStatus “unaffected.” Use the narrative description and Patchstack entry for triage, then confirm against vendor/Patchstack updates. Do not assume active exploitation from the available evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the FiveStar theme and record installed versions.
- If FiveStar <=1.7 is present, check vendor and Patchstack guidance immediately.
- If no fix is available, consider replacing or disabling the theme based on business impact.
- Restrict administrative access and maintain current WordPress, theme, and plugin updates.
- Ensure recent, restorable backups exist before changing production WordPress themes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the FiveStar theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed FiveStar version against the <=1.7 affected range.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation or version information.
- Check web logs for unusual requests targeting theme file-include behavior.
- Document sites not using FiveStar as not indicated affected by current sources.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.