Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22442 affects the LaunchandSell Tribe WordPress theme through version 1.7.3. It is a local file inclusion issue that could let an unauthenticated remote attacker access or influence server-side files under certain conditions. The published CVSS score is high, but the attack complexity is also marked high.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority website exposure review, especially for public WordPress sites using the Tribe theme. Urgency is driven by potential high impact and unauthenticated network access, but there is no supplied evidence of active exploitation.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of filenames used in PHP include/require logic, classified as CWE-98. The vulnerability is reported as PHP Local File Inclusion in the Tribe WordPress theme through 1.7.3. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network exploitable, no privileges or user interaction required, high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the LaunchandSell Tribe theme at version 1.7.3 or earlier. The provided sources do not identify a fixed version, patch availability, or whether the theme is actively maintained.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated network reachability, but high attack complexity. No public exploit details are provided in the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The record describes LFI while the CWE label references PHP remote file inclusion terminology. Do not assume a fixed version or exploit availability from the provided data. Focus validation on confirming theme presence, version, and vendor remediation status.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the LaunchandSell Tribe theme.
- Identify any installations running Tribe version 1.7.3 or earlier.
- Check LaunchandSell, WordPress, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or workaround.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Restrict administrative access and keep WordPress core, themes, and plugins updated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed theme name and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare findings against the affected range: Tribe through 1.7.3.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting theme file paths or include parameters.
- Verify whether a vendor or Patchstack advisory now lists a patched version.
- Document affected sites, compensating controls, and remediation status.
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.