Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22425 is a high-severity local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Sweet Jane theme by Elated-Themes, affecting versions up to 1.2. A vulnerable site could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to make the application include unintended local files, potentially exposing data or impacting site integrity and availability.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and remediation for public WordPress sites using Sweet Jane. The business risk is high because successful exploitation could affect sensitive data, site integrity, and availability. There is no confirmed active exploitation in the provided sources, so handle urgently but avoid emergency assumptions.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, classified as CWE-98. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Sources identify Sweet Jane theme versions through 1.2 as affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the Elated-Themes Sweet Jane theme at version 1.2 or earlier. The provided sources do not identify other affected products or plugins. Internet-facing WordPress sites using this theme should be prioritized for review.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated per CVSS, but exploitation complexity is rated high. Treat as important, not confirmed exploited.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack VDB reference. The source bundle states affected versions through 1.2, while one affected-version field appears inconsistent. No official fixed version or specific mitigation is provided in the sources. Avoid assuming exploit availability or patch status without updated vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Sweet Jane theme and installed version.
- If Sweet Jane is present at version 1.2 or earlier, check vendor or Patchstack guidance.
- Remove or disable the theme where it is not required.
- Apply an official vendor update if one is available.
- Increase monitoring for suspicious requests against affected WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Sweet Jane theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact theme version and compare it to affected versions through 1.2.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
- Check web logs for unusual file inclusion-related access patterns.
- Verify remediation by confirming the affected theme is removed, disabled, or updated.
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.