Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22369 is a high-severity file inclusion flaw in the WordPress Ironfit theme by AncoraThemes, affecting versions through 1.5. If exploited, it could let an unauthenticated attacker make the site include unintended local files, risking data exposure, site changes, or service disruption. No provided source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize sites running Ironfit because the potential impact is high and the attack is remotely reachable. Treat this as urgent for internet-facing WordPress sites, but base incident escalation on evidence such as logs, alerts, or vendor exploitation updates.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of filenames in PHP include/require logic, mapped to CWE-98. The published CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The issue is listed for Ironfit theme versions <= 1.5.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the AncoraThemes Ironfit theme at version 1.5 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation may be possible without user interaction, but with high attack complexity. The source bundle does not include exploit code, confirmed exploitation, or CISA KEV listing.
Researcher notes
The record contains a discrepancy in wording: CWE-98 is labeled remote file inclusion, while the description says local file inclusion. The affected range is stated as Ironfit through <= 1.5. No patch version, exploit status, or detailed vulnerable parameter is provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether any WordPress site uses the Ironfit theme.
- Check installed Ironfit theme version and flag versions 1.5 or earlier.
- Review AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance for an update or vendor-approved mitigation.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Back up the site before theme updates or replacement.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress themes across production and staging sites.
- Confirm Ironfit version from WordPress admin or asset inventory.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting theme PHP files.
- Verify whether vendor guidance names a fixed version.
- Retest after update, replacement, or disabling the theme.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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
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