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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22392 affects the WordPress Cortex theme from Mikado-Themes through version 1.9. It is a local file inclusion issue that could let an unauthenticated attacker make the site include unintended PHP files, risking data exposure, site compromise, or service disruption. Public sources rate it high severity; no active exploitation is cited.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress theme exposure. Start with public-facing sites using Cortex, especially business-critical or high-traffic properties. Because no active exploitation is cited, this is urgent but not automatically emergency-level unless the theme is confirmed in production.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98: improper control of filenames used in PHP include/require logic, resulting in PHP local file inclusion. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1, network-accessible, unauthenticated, no user interaction, but high attack complexity. The stated impact is high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact for Cortex versions through 1.9.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have the Mikado-Themes Cortex theme installed at version 1.9 or earlier. The provided data does not establish exposure for other Mikado-Themes products, plugins, or unrelated WordPress themes.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source claims active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation is possible, but with high attack complexity. Public details are limited, so practical exploitability should be validated against vendor and Patchstack information.
Researcher notes
Source data has limited detail and a minor version inconsistency: the CVE description states through <=1.9, while the Patchstack URL slug references 1.5. Use the CVE affected range unless vendor/Patchstack updates clarify. Do not assume a patch exists from the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Cortex theme and record installed versions.
- Prioritize sites running Cortex version 1.9 or earlier.
- Check Mikado-Themes and Patchstack guidance for an updated fixed version or official workaround.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme on exposed sites.
- Restrict administrative access and keep WordPress core, plugins, and themes current.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Cortex theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Compare installed Cortex versions against the affected range: through version 1.9.
- Review vendor or Patchstack entries for any updated affected-version or remediation details.
- Check web and application logs for unusual file-include related errors or unexpected PHP include activity.
- Document whether each site is patched, removed, disabled, or still under exception.
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: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.