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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22415 affects the WordPress theme The Mounty through version 1.1. It may let an unauthenticated remote attacker include local files through unsafe PHP include/require handling. Business urgency is high for sites using this theme, but the source bundle does not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a priority if The Mounty is present on public WordPress sites. The potential impact is high, but urgency depends on confirmed use of the theme. No active exploitation is evidenced in the provided sources.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filenames 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. The record describes PHP Local File Inclusion in AncoraThemes The Mounty.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running AncoraThemes The Mounty version 1.1 or earlier. The site must be reachable by attackers. The CVSS vector indicates authentication is not required, but exploitation is high complexity.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV in the source bundle. Public disclosure exists through CVE and Patchstack database references. No exploit availability or proof-of-concept status is provided in the bundle.
Researcher notes
There is an evidence inconsistency: the description says The Mounty through version 1.1 is affected, while the affected array lists version “0” with defaultStatus “unaffected.” Use the narrative description and Patchstack reference as leads, then verify with vendor records before final scoping.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether any WordPress sites use The Mounty theme version 1.1 or earlier.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- If no fix is available, consider replacing or disabling the theme after business impact review.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor suspicious requests to affected WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed WordPress themes across production, staging, and archived sites.
- Confirm The Mounty theme version from WordPress administration or asset records.
- Compare findings against the CVE description: affected through version 1.1.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting theme files or include parameters.
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.