Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22446 is a local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Prowess theme through version 1.8.1. A vulnerable public website could allow an unauthenticated attacker to make the site include unintended local files. The CVSS score is high at 8.1, but public sources provided do not show known active exploitation or a confirmed vendor fix.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure issue for sites using Prowess. The business urgency is highest for public sites because exploitation could affect site data and availability. Do not assume compromise from the CVE alone; first confirm whether the affected theme is present.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a PHP include/require filename in Select-Themes Prowess, mapped to CWE-98. Scope is unchanged, attack vector is network, privileges and user interaction are not required, attack complexity is high, and confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are high. The description names affected versions through 1.8.1; bundled affected metadata is sparse and partly inconsistent.
Likely exposure
WordPress sites using the Select-Themes Prowess theme at version 1.8.1 or earlier are the likely exposed population. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated per CVSS, but rated high complexity, which may limit practical exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The CVE description says Prowess through 1.8.1 is affected, while the structured affected field is sparse. No exploit, patch version, or active exploitation evidence is included in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Prowess theme and version.
- Check Select-Themes, theme marketplace, and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update the theme if a fixed version is available from a trusted source.
- If no fix is available, consider replacing or removing the theme.
- Prioritize internet-facing and business-critical WordPress sites first.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Prowess is installed, active, or present on each WordPress site.
- Record exact theme version and compare against through 1.8.1.
- Review web and application logs for suspicious file inclusion errors or abnormal requests.
- Confirm whether any vendor or Patchstack advisory now names a fixed version.
- Recheck CISA KEV or trusted intelligence before declaring active exploitation.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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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.