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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22441 affects the WordPress Zentrum theme version 1.0 and earlier. The flaw can let an unauthenticated remote attacker abuse file inclusion handling, potentially exposing files or affecting site integrity and availability. No provided source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure review. Focus first on public websites using the Zentrum theme. Urgency is elevated by potential full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, but current sources do not show active exploitation.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of filenames in PHP include/require logic, categorized as CWE-98, resulting in local file inclusion in Elated-Themes Zentrum. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1, with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the Zentrum theme through version 1.0. Organizations without this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely reachable and does not require authentication or user interaction, but the CVSS vector rates attack complexity as high. The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not confirm exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The source data identifies the affected range as Zentrum through <= 1.0, but does not provide exploit details, affected code paths, or a named fixed version. Avoid assuming availability of a patch until vendor or Patchstack guidance confirms it.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Zentrum theme and installed version.
- Check Patchstack and the theme vendor for an official fix or guidance.
- Update if a vendor-supported fixed version is available.
- If no fix exists, disable or remove the theme where business impact allows.
- Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites using Zentrum <= 1.0.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Zentrum is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed theme version and compare against <= 1.0.
- Verify remediation by confirming the theme is updated, disabled, or removed.
- Review web and application logs for suspicious file inclusion attempts.
- Monitor CVE and Patchstack entries for updated remediation details.
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
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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.