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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22364 affects the WordPress SevenTrees theme by axiomthemes through version 1.0.2. It may let an unauthenticated remote attacker include local server files through vulnerable PHP include logic. The CVSS score is high at 8.1, but attack complexity is rated high and no active exploitation is reported in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure if SevenTrees is deployed. The potential impact is broad, but current evidence does not show known exploitation. Immediate inventory is the key first step, followed by vendor-guided remediation or temporary removal of the theme if no fix is available.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filename for PHP include/require statements. The CVE description names PHP Local File Inclusion in SevenTrees <=1.0.2. CVSS is 8.1, network-accessible, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the axiomthemes SevenTrees theme at version 1.0.2 or earlier. Organizations without this theme are not affected based on the provided sources. The affected-version metadata is sparse, so validate directly against installed theme name and version.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated, but CVSS rates attack complexity as high, suggesting exploitation may depend on specific application conditions.
Researcher notes
The public data names SevenTrees through <=1.0.2 and references Patchstack. The CVE affected metadata includes limited version detail, so rely on direct theme/version validation. Do not assume broader axiomthemes exposure without additional evidence. No exploit details or active exploitation confirmation are present in the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the SevenTrees theme and record installed versions.
- Prioritize SevenTrees version 1.0.2 or earlier for remediation review.
- Check axiomthemes or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- If no fix is available, disable or replace the theme where business impact allows.
- Limit unnecessary file access permissions for the WordPress runtime account.
- Monitor WordPress and web server logs for suspicious file inclusion activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site has SevenTrees installed or active.
- Verify the installed SevenTrees version against the CVE range through <=1.0.2.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updates before closing remediation.
- Check whether compensating controls cover WordPress theme file inclusion risks.
- Document unaffected sites where SevenTrees is absent.
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
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.