Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22374 affects the WordPress Zio Alberto theme through version 1.2.2. The flaw can let an unauthenticated remote attacker abuse PHP file inclusion handling. Business risk is high because the CVSS assessment rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high, although attack complexity is also high.
Executive priority
Prioritize this as a high-risk WordPress theme issue for exposed sites. It is not currently known to be exploited, but the impact rating is severe enough to justify fast inventory and remediation planning, especially where the theme is internet-facing.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of a filename in a PHP include/require statement. The CVE description calls it PHP Local File Inclusion in AncoraThemes Zio Alberto. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high C/I/A impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the AncoraThemes Zio Alberto theme installed at version 1.2.2 or earlier. The provided data does not confirm whether inactive installed themes are exploitable, so inventory both active and installed copies.
Exploitation context
The sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is remotely reachable without authentication or user interaction, but requires high attack complexity. No public exploit details are provided in the supplied source bundle.
Researcher notes
The bundle contains a minor affected-version inconsistency: the narrative says through <=1.2.2, while the structured affected entry lists version "0" with defaultStatus unaffected. Use the CVE description and Patchstack reference for triage, and verify against vendor data when available.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites with the Zio Alberto theme installed.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Remove or replace the theme if it is not required.
- Prioritize remediation for internet-facing WordPress sites.
- Maintain current WordPress, plugin, and theme patching hygiene.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Zio Alberto is installed and record its version.
- Treat version 1.2.2 or earlier as affected based on the CVE description.
- Review web logs for unusual file inclusion or path access patterns.
- Verify whether the site uses the theme actively or only stores it installed.
- Monitor CVE and Patchstack entries for updated remediation details.
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.