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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22375 affects the WordPress Impacto Patronus theme through version 1.2.3. The reported flaw can let an unauthenticated remote attacker include local PHP files, potentially exposing data, changing site behavior, or disrupting availability. No public source provided confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure if the theme is present. Prioritize public-facing sites first. Business urgency is reduced if the theme is not used, but affected internet-facing sites should not wait for routine patch cycles.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98, improper control of filename in a PHP include/require statement. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Source wording references both remote file inclusion class and local file inclusion outcome.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the AncoraThemes Impacto Patronus theme at version 1.2.3 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected plugin components, vulnerable parameters, or a fixed version.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely reachable and requires no authentication, but CVSS marks attack complexity as high. The source bundle says KEV is false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation or public exploit availability.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE record and Patchstack entry identify Impacto Patronus through 1.2.3 and describe PHP local file inclusion. No affected parameter, proof of concept, exploitation evidence, or fixed release is included in the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Impacto Patronus theme and version.
- If version is 1.2.3 or earlier, check AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance immediately.
- Apply a vendor-confirmed fixed version if one is available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme temporarily.
- Restrict administrative access and review compensating web application controls.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Impacto Patronus theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed theme version and compare it to 1.2.3 or earlier.
- Check vendor or Patchstack advisories for fixed-version information.
- Review web logs for unusual file access patterns without using exploit testing.
- Document affected assets, owner, exposure, and remediation status.
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
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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.