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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22435 affects the WordPress ElectroServ theme through version 1.3.2. It may let an unauthenticated attacker include local files through vulnerable PHP include logic. Successful exploitation could expose sensitive data, change site behavior, or disrupt availability. Public sources do not report active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure if your organization uses ElectroServ. Prioritize asset identification first, then vendor-guided remediation or theme removal. No active exploitation is confirmed in the provided sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of filenames in PHP include/require handling, classified as CWE-98. The issue is scored CVSS 8.1 high: network-accessible, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but high attack complexity. Affected product is AncoraThemes ElectroServ theme <=1.3.2.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the AncoraThemes ElectroServ theme at version 1.3.2 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is network-reachable and does not require authentication or user interaction, but the CVSS vector marks attack complexity as high. The provided sources and KEV status do not indicate known active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The public data is sparse: it identifies CWE-98 local file inclusion behavior and CVSS 8.1, but does not provide vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept status, or a named fixed version. Avoid assuming exploitability details beyond the CVE record and Patchstack entry.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ElectroServ theme and installed version.
- If ElectroServ <=1.3.2 is present, review vendor or Patchstack guidance immediately.
- Disable or replace the theme if no safe update is available.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor affected sites for suspicious file access patterns.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the ElectroServ theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed ElectroServ version and compare against <=1.3.2.
- Check vendor and Patchstack advisories for update or mitigation status.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting theme PHP files.
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.