Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22434 affects the WordPress Crown Art theme from AncoraThemes through version 1.2.11. It is a local file inclusion issue that may let an unauthenticated remote attacker cause the site to include unintended files. The CVSS score is high at 8.1, but attack complexity is rated high. No active exploitation is indicated in the provided sources.
Executive priority
High priority for organizations running WordPress sites with the Crown Art theme. The issue has high potential impact and requires no authentication, but available evidence does not show active exploitation. Quickly identify affected sites, reduce exposure, and follow vendor or Patchstack remediation guidance when available.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of filenames in PHP include/require handling, classified as CWE-98. The affected product is AncoraThemes Crown Art for WordPress, reportedly through 1.2.11. The CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network reachability, no authentication, no user interaction, and potential confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the AncoraThemes Crown Art theme at version 1.2.11 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Public internet-facing WordPress installations would be the primary concern if the theme is active or otherwise reachable.
Exploitation context
The issue is remotely reachable and does not require authentication or user interaction, but CVSS rates attack complexity as high. The provided bundle does not include exploit details, proof of exploitation, or CISA KEV listing. Treat it as serious for exposed WordPress sites, but do not assume active exploitation from the available evidence.
Researcher notes
Source data is sparse. The CVE description references PHP Remote File Inclusion wording but states the issue allows local file inclusion. No patch version, exploit status, or detailed vulnerable parameter is provided in the bundle. Avoid drawing conclusions beyond Crown Art through 1.2.11 and the CVSS/CWE data.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Crown Art theme and record installed versions.
- Prioritize sites running Crown Art version 1.2.11 or earlier.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance for an update or official mitigation.
- Remove or disable the theme where it is not required.
- Apply compensating controls for exposed WordPress sites pending vendor guidance.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Crown Art is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed Crown Art theme version against the affected range.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisories for updated remediation status.
- Check logs for suspicious file access patterns, without assuming exploitation.
- Document whether the theme is active, inactive, or removed.
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: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
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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.