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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22433 affects the WordPress CloudMe theme by AncoraThemes through version 1.2.2. It may let an unauthenticated attacker make the site include local files, potentially exposing sensitive data or affecting site integrity and availability. Public sources rate it high severity. No provided source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification this week for internet-facing WordPress sites. Treat confirmed vulnerable installations as high priority because compromise could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Escalate faster for customer-facing or regulated-data sites.
Technical view
The issue is described as improper control of filenames in PHP include/require handling, mapped to CWE-98. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, high impact, and high attack complexity. The source text calls it PHP Local File Inclusion affecting CloudMe <= 1.2.2.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the AncoraThemes CloudMe theme at version 1.2.2 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation is possible but has high attack complexity. The bundle does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or evidence of active exploitation. It is not listed as KEV in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse and comes from CVE and Patchstack metadata. The description references local file inclusion, while the CWE name mentions remote file inclusion terminology. No patch version, exploit maturity, affected code path, or workaround is named in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the CloudMe theme and its version.
- If CloudMe <= 1.2.2 is present, check AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance.
- Update to a vendor-supported fixed version if one is available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Increase monitoring for suspicious file access or include-related errors.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the CloudMe theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed CloudMe version and compare it to <= 1.2.2.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for any fixed version or advisory updates.
- Check web and application logs for unusual file access patterns.
- Verify compensating controls after any theme update, removal, or replacement.
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.