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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22365 affects the WordPress Soleng theme through version 1.0.5. It is a high-severity file inclusion flaw that could let an unauthenticated remote attacker access or influence sensitive server-side files if exploitation conditions are met.
Executive priority
Treat as a priority for any internet-facing WordPress property using Soleng. The absence of confirmed exploitation reduces emergency pressure, but high potential impact justifies prompt inventory and remediation planning.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, classified as CWE-98. The reported impact is PHP Local File Inclusion in axiomthemes Soleng through 1.0.5, with CVSS 8.1 and network, unauthenticated attack requirements, but high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the Soleng theme at version 1.0.5 or earlier. Public-facing WordPress deployments have higher business relevance because the CVSS vector indicates network reachability and no required authentication.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as KEV. Exploitation is rated high complexity, but potential confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all high.
Researcher notes
There is a minor data inconsistency: the structured affected entry lists version “0,” while the description states affected through <= 1.0.5. Use the CVE description and Patchstack reference as the practical exposure boundary unless vendor guidance clarifies otherwise.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Soleng theme and installed version.
- Prioritize sites running Soleng version 1.0.5 or earlier.
- Check axiomthemes and Patchstack guidance for an official fixed version or mitigation.
- Disable or remove the theme where it is not business-critical.
- Apply least-privilege file permissions and standard WordPress hardening controls.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Soleng theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact Soleng version and compare it to 1.0.5 or earlier.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisories for updated remediation status.
- Check web logs for unusual file access patterns, without attempting exploitation.
- Verify remediation by confirming the affected theme is removed, disabled, or updated per vendor guidance.
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.