Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22361 affects the WordPress A-Mart theme by axiomthemes through version 1.0.2. It may let an unauthenticated attacker include local PHP files, potentially exposing data, changing site behavior, or disrupting availability. The CVSS score is 8.1, but attack complexity is rated high. No supplied source names a fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification this week for public WordPress sites using A-Mart. Treat confirmed affected installations as high-risk, especially on revenue or brand-sensitive sites. Because no fix is named in the supplied sources, remediation may require vendor follow-up, removal of unused themes, or compensating controls.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in PHP include/require logic, categorized as CWE-98. The reported impact is PHP local file inclusion in A-Mart versions up to and including 1.0.2. CVSS v3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with the axiomthemes A-Mart theme installed at version 1.0.2 or earlier. The supplied affected-version metadata is inconsistent, so teams should verify installed theme name and version directly rather than relying only on automated CPE matching.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote unauthenticated exploitation is possible in principle, but attack complexity is high. Public details in the supplied sources are limited, so practical exploitability should be validated cautiously.
Researcher notes
Evidence is based on the CVE record and Patchstack entry only. The affected range is stated as through <=1.0.2, but the structured affected entry is sparse and potentially inconsistent. No exploit details, proof of concept, fixed version, or active exploitation claim are present in the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the A-Mart theme and record installed versions.
- If A-Mart is unused, remove it from WordPress installations.
- If version is <=1.0.2, check axiomthemes or Patchstack for vendor guidance.
- Apply a vendor-provided fixed version if one is available.
- Limit filesystem permissions for the web server to reduce inclusion impact.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site has the A-Mart theme installed.
- Verify the theme version from WordPress administration or filesystem metadata.
- Check vulnerability management tools for CVE-2026-22361 coverage.
- Review web and application logs for suspicious file inclusion patterns.
- Document sites where no vendor fix is yet identified.
Public sources used
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- 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: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
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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.