Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22368 affects the WordPress Redy theme up to version 1.0.2. It is a local file inclusion issue that could let an unauthenticated attacker access or influence server-side files. The CVSS score is high at 8.1, but the listed attack complexity is high and no active exploitation is reported in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Prioritize review for any public WordPress site using Redy. Treat confirmed vulnerable installations as high priority because unauthenticated remote impact may include file exposure or broader compromise, even though exploitation appears harder and active abuse is not evidenced here.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements. The CVE describes PHP Local File Inclusion in axiomthemes Redy through version 1.0.2, with network attack vector, no privileges, and no user interaction. CVSS indicates potential high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the Redy theme at version 1.0.2 or earlier. The source bundle has a version inconsistency in the affected data, so confirm against the CVE description and Patchstack entry.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated per CVSS, but marked high attack complexity. The provided data does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. No exploit details are included in the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
The CVE record and Patchstack identify Redy <=1.0.2 as affected, but the structured affected version field in the bundle is inconsistent. No fixed version, proof of exploitation, or detailed root-cause location is provided. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the CVSS and public description.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the Redy theme.
- Check the installed Redy theme version.
- Review vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version.
- Update the theme if a fixed release is available.
- Disable or replace the theme if no safe update is available.
Validation and detection
- Confirm Redy theme presence in WordPress inventories.
- Verify whether installed versions are 1.0.2 or earlier.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
- Check web server logs for suspicious file access patterns.
- Document compensating controls for any site awaiting remediation.
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.