Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22424 is a high-severity local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Shaha theme from AncoraThemes, affecting versions through 1.1.2. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to make the site include unintended local files. The public sources do not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term priority for any public WordPress site using Shaha. The business urgency is high if the theme is deployed, because successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. If the theme is absent, no action is indicated beyond normal monitoring.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, but high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the AncoraThemes Shaha theme at version 1.1.2 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not include proof of exploitation, exploit code, or CISA KEV listing. The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated by CVSS, but exploitation is rated high complexity.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. No fixed version, workaround details, exploit status, or detailed vulnerable parameter information is present in the provided sources. Avoid assuming compromise without site-specific evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Shaha theme and version.
- If Shaha is not required, disable or remove it pending vendor guidance.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack for an official fixed version or workaround.
- Prioritize controls around public WordPress sites using affected versions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Shaha theme version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare findings against affected range: Shaha through version 1.1.2.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updates on fixes or exploitation.
- Monitor web logs for unusual requests targeting theme file-inclusion behavior.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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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.