Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22416 affects the AncoraThemes FixTeam WordPress theme through version 1.5.0. It is a local file inclusion issue that may let an unauthenticated remote attacker access or impact server-side files. The CVSS score is high at 8.1, but exploitation is rated high complexity and no active exploitation evidence is provided.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure if your organization uses the FixTeam theme on public sites. Immediate action is inventory and vendor-guidance tracking, because the available sources do not name a fixed release. Remove unused installations to reduce risk.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-98: improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement. The CVE description calls it PHP Local File Inclusion in FixTeam through <=1.5.0. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network-accessible, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high complexity, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Public WordPress sites using AncoraThemes FixTeam theme version 1.5.0 or earlier are the relevant exposure. The source data does not identify a fixed version or whether inactive installations are affected, so teams should inventory installed theme versions directly.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated per CVSS, but attack complexity is high. The practical risk depends on site configuration and the vulnerable theme code path.
Researcher notes
There is a version-detail inconsistency: the CVE bundle states through <=1.5.0, while the Patchstack reference URL text mentions 1.4. The structured CVE description should be treated as authoritative unless Patchstack or the vendor clarifies. No exploit details or patch version are present in the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites with the FixTeam theme installed.
- Check AncoraThemes, Patchstack, and CVE updates for a fixed version or vendor guidance.
- Remove the FixTeam theme if it is not required.
- Apply vendor-provided updates when available after testing.
- Consider provider WAF or virtual patching if supported.
Validation and detection
- Confirm FixTeam theme presence and exact version on each WordPress site.
- Prioritize versions 1.5.0 and earlier for remediation review.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting theme PHP files.
- Monitor Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
- Document whether affected sites are internet-facing.
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.