Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22401 affects the WordPress Freshio theme through version 2.4.2. A user with some site privileges may be able to make the theme include unintended local files, potentially exposing data or impacting site integrity. No source provided indicates active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress theme exposure, especially for public sites with multiple user accounts. Prioritize inventory and vendor update checks now; escalate if a patch, exploit evidence, or active exploitation reporting appears.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filename in PHP include/require logic. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5 with AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public details do not identify the vulnerable endpoint, proof of concept, or fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the pavothemes Freshio theme at version 2.4.2 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges, so sites with untrusted or numerous authenticated users face higher risk.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of exploitation in the wild. Exploitation is described as network-accessible but high complexity and requiring low privileges, with no user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited. The CVE and Patchstack entry identify Freshio through 2.4.2 as affected, but the bundle does not include a patch version, vulnerable parameter, exploit details, or active exploitation evidence. The affected-version metadata appears sparse, so validate against vendor and Patchstack updates.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using the Freshio theme.
- Identify Freshio versions at or below 2.4.2.
- Check pavothemes, Patchstack, and CVE guidance for a fixed release.
- Apply the vendor-provided update when available.
- Disable or replace Freshio where risk is unacceptable.
- Limit unnecessary WordPress user accounts and privileges.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Freshio is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed Freshio version and compare to 2.4.2.
- Review security sources for any newly published fixed version.
- Use authenticated vulnerability scanning where supported.
- Review logs for unusual authenticated file-access behavior.
- Track remediation status per affected site.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/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.