Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22394 affects the WordPress Evently theme from Mikado-Themes through version 1.7. It is a local file inclusion issue that could let an unauthenticated remote attacker access or influence server-side files if exploitation conditions are met. The CVSS score is high, but attack complexity is rated high. No source provided confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress theme risk for any site using Evently <= 1.7. Prioritize internet-facing and business-critical sites. If the theme is not present, no action is indicated beyond routine monitoring.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of filenames in PHP include/require logic, mapped to CWE-98. Affected product is Mikado-Themes Evently for WordPress, reported through version 1.7. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on public WordPress sites using the Evently theme version 1.7 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely reachable and requires no authentication or user interaction per CVSS. However, attack complexity is high, and the provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or other confirmed active exploitation evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database entry. The affected range is described as through <= 1.7, while one structured affected field appears incomplete. No exploit details, fixed version, or active exploitation confirmation are provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Evently theme and version.
- Check Mikado-Themes, marketplace, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- If no fix is available, disable or replace the theme where feasible.
- Restrict administrative access and keep WordPress components updated.
- Increase monitoring for unusual file access or PHP errors.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Evently is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed Evently version and compare against <= 1.7.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for updated remediation details.
- Check web server and PHP logs for anomalous include-related errors.
- Verify whether compensating controls are documented for affected sites.
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.