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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22362 affects the WordPress Photolia theme by axiomthemes through version 1.0.3. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to trigger local file inclusion, potentially exposing sensitive files or affecting site integrity and availability. The issue is rated high severity, but the published CVSS indicates high attack complexity.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress theme risk where Photolia is deployed. Prioritize internet-facing sites and sites handling sensitive data. Business urgency is lower where the theme is absent, but affected sites should be assessed promptly because the potential impact includes data exposure and site compromise.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98. The reported impact is PHP local file inclusion in Photolia theme versions up to and including 1.0.3. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network accessible, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high complexity, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the axiomthemes Photolia theme at version 1.0.3 or earlier. The bundle does not identify specific vulnerable files, endpoints, default configurations, or whether inactive installed themes are exploitable.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector suggests exploitation is remote and unauthenticated but requires high complexity. Public details are limited to the vulnerability classification and affected theme range.
Researcher notes
The public bundle provides severity, CWE, CVSS, and affected version range, but not root-cause code, endpoint details, patch version, or proof of exploitation. Avoid assuming exploitation in the wild. Validation should focus on asset presence, version confirmation, and monitoring vendor/Patchstack updates.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites with the Photolia theme installed.
- Check the installed Photolia version and compare against <= 1.0.3.
- Review Patchstack and vendor guidance for an update or official remediation.
- If no safe update exists, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Monitor web logs for suspicious file-include related requests.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress themes across production, staging, and backups.
- Confirm whether Photolia is installed, active, or retained unused.
- Record Photolia version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Check the CVE and Patchstack pages for updated affected-version or fix details.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable version is no longer present.
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 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.