Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22367 is a high-severity local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Coworking theme by AncoraThemes, affecting versions through 1.6.1. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to make vulnerable sites include unintended local files. The CVSS score is 8.1, but attack complexity is rated high. No active exploitation is cited in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure if your organization uses the Coworking theme. The issue has high potential impact, but exploitation is not reported in the provided sources and attack complexity is high. Focus first on confirming whether the theme exists in your environment, then follow vendor or Patchstack remediation guidance.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in PHP include/require logic, mapped to CWE-98. The affected product is the Coworking WordPress theme through version 1.6.1. CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network reachability, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the AncoraThemes Coworking theme at version 1.6.1 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected. The provided affected-version metadata is somewhat inconsistent, so confirm against the CVE record and Patchstack entry.
Exploitation context
The sources describe a remotely reachable, unauthenticated vulnerability with high attack complexity. The issue is not listed in CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation. Local file inclusion can expose sensitive files or disrupt application behavior depending on application configuration.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Patchstack reference. The description labels the issue as PHP Remote File Inclusion while also stating PHP Local File Inclusion, so classification should be verified. The affected array contains an odd version value, while the description clearly says through 1.6.1.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Coworking theme and installed version.
- Check Patchstack and AncoraThemes guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Prioritize updating affected sites when an official fixed version is available.
- If no fix exists, assess business need for keeping the theme enabled.
- Apply normal WordPress hardening and least-privilege file permissions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Coworking theme is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the theme version and compare it to 1.6.1 or earlier.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisories for updated affected-version details.
- Check security monitoring for unusual file-access or PHP include errors.
- Document remediation status for every site using the theme.
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.