Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22402 affects the WordPress Triply theme through version 2.4.7. It may let a logged-in attacker cause the site to include unintended local files. The reported impact is high because confidentiality, integrity, and availability are all rated high, but exploitation requires privileges and high complexity.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority website exposure if Triply is deployed. Start with inventory and version confirmation. Urgency is lower than a confirmed exploited zero-day, but affected public WordPress sites should not remain unreviewed.
Technical view
The issue is an improper filename control flaw in a PHP include/require path, mapped to CWE-98. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, score 7.5. Sources describe it as local file inclusion in pavothemes Triply through 2.4.7.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the Triply theme version 2.4.7 or older. The attacker needs some level of authenticated access, according to the CVSS privileges-required value.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Patchstack lists a vulnerability entry, but the provided data does not include exploit availability, proof-of-concept status, or specific attack paths.
Researcher notes
Public detail is sparse. The CVE labels CWE-98 and mentions PHP remote file inclusion terminology, while the description says local file inclusion. The affected data in the bundle is minimal, so validation should rely on installed theme/version evidence and current vendor/Patchstack guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Triply theme and record installed versions.
- Prioritize sites running Triply 2.4.7 or older for review.
- Check Patchstack and the theme vendor for patched versions or official workarounds.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme after business review.
- Reduce unnecessary WordPress accounts and privileges on affected sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Triply is installed and active on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed Triply version against the affected range: through 2.4.7.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisories for updated remediation status.
- Check web and application logs for unusual file access errors or inclusion-related activity.
- Document affected sites, compensating controls, and remediation decisions.
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.