Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22366 affects the WordPress Jude theme through version 1.3.0. It is a local file inclusion issue that may let an unauthenticated attacker make the site include unintended PHP files. The CVSS rating is high because confidentiality, integrity, and availability could all be affected.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority web application risk for any public WordPress site using Jude. Prioritize identification and vendor-guided remediation, especially for internet-facing sites handling sensitive data. There is no provided evidence of active exploitation, so urgency should be risk-based rather than panic-driven.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98. The issue is remotely reachable over the network, requires no privileges or user interaction, but has high attack complexity. Scope is unchanged, with high potential impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Organizations are likely exposed if they run WordPress sites using the axiomthemes Jude theme at version 1.3.0 or earlier. The provided CVE data does not identify other products or confirm exposure for unrelated Jude-branded software.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited report of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is network-accessible and unauthenticated, but high complexity may limit reliability or require specific site conditions.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The CVE identifies LFI via PHP include/require filename control in Jude through 1.3.0, CVSS 8.1. No exploit details, patch version, or confirmed exploitation are included in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Jude theme and record installed versions.
- Prioritize sites running Jude version 1.3.0 or earlier for review.
- Check axiomthemes and Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or vendor-recommended mitigations.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme after business validation.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor affected sites for suspicious file access patterns.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Jude theme is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Verify the installed Jude theme version against the affected range through 1.3.0.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisories for updated remediation details.
- Check security logs for unusual requests targeting theme PHP include paths.
- Document remediation status and exceptions for each affected site.
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.