Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22430 affects the WordPress Verdure theme up to version 1.6. It is an authorization bypass/IDOR issue, meaning a logged-in user may be able to access or modify objects they should not control. The published severity is medium, with limited integrity and availability impact and no confidentiality impact in the CVSS vector.
Executive priority
Treat as a medium-priority WordPress exposure. Prioritize sites using Verdure with many user accounts, customer portals, or delegated content editors. There is no provided evidence of active exploitation, but authenticated misuse could affect site content or operations.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L, indicating network reachability, low attack complexity, required low privileges, no user interaction, and limited integrity/availability impact. Sources identify Mikado-Themes Verdure theme versions through 1.6 as affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Mikado-Themes Verdure theme at version 1.6 or earlier. Attackers need some authenticated access according to the CVSS privileges-required value. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Patchstack and CVE describe the flaw type and affected version range, but no exploit details or exploitation-in-the-wild claims are provided here.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database entry. The affected range is stated as through 1.6, while the structured affected data includes an unusual version value. No specific patched version, workaround, endpoint, or proof-of-concept details are included in the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Verdure theme and record installed versions.
- If Verdure is version 1.6 or earlier, check vendor or Patchstack guidance for remediation.
- Restrict unnecessary WordPress accounts until remediation guidance is confirmed.
- Review theme-related access controls and user roles for least privilege.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the active or installed theme is Verdure by Mikado-Themes.
- Verify the installed Verdure version against the affected range through 1.6.
- Check CVE and Patchstack entries for updated remediation or patch information.
- Review logs for suspicious authenticated changes to theme-managed objects.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.