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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22377 affects the WordPress Saveo theme through version 1.1.2. It can allow local file inclusion, which may expose sensitive files or affect site integrity and availability. The published severity is high, but the available sources do not state active exploitation or name a specific patched version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress theme exposure. Prioritize discovery and remediation on public-facing sites, especially where Saveo is active. Business urgency is elevated by potential full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, but current sources do not confirm exploitation in the wild.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-98: improper control of filenames used in PHP include/require statements. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, high attack complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Affected product: AncoraThemes Saveo theme through 1.1.2.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have the AncoraThemes Saveo theme installed at version 1.1.2 or earlier. Sites without this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation is possible, but with high attack complexity.
Researcher notes
The public data is limited. The description references PHP Remote File Inclusion terminology but states local file inclusion. No vulnerable parameter, proof of concept, exploit status, or fixed version is provided in the supplied sources. Avoid assuming broader WordPress impact beyond Saveo through 1.1.2.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Saveo theme and its version.
- If Saveo is version 1.1.2 or earlier, check Patchstack and vendor guidance immediately.
- Update, remove, or disable affected Saveo installations according to vendor guidance.
- Prioritize externally reachable WordPress sites using the affected theme.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Saveo is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed Saveo version and compare it to 1.1.2 or earlier.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for available remediation status.
- Check web and application logs for unusual file access indicators.
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.