Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22449 is a high-severity file inclusion issue in the WordPress Don Peppe theme through version 1.3. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to make the site include local files, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public sources do not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure where the Don Peppe theme is present. The business urgency is highest for public websites because successful exploitation could expose files or disrupt the site. Confirm usage before broad remediation effort.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-98: improper control of filenames used in PHP include/require statements. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Sources describe it as PHP Local File Inclusion affecting Select-Themes Don Peppe <= 1.3.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have the Select-Themes Don Peppe theme installed at version 1.3 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation without user interaction, but with high attack complexity. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and the cited sources do not state active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Public detail is sparse. The record names CWE-98 and local file inclusion, but does not provide affected code paths, exploit prerequisites beyond CVSS, or a fixed version. Avoid assuming exploitation in the wild; KEV is false in the supplied data.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the Don Peppe theme.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for an updated or remediated version.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing the theme.
- Prioritize remediation for internet-facing WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed WordPress themes and versions.
- Confirm whether Don Peppe is installed at version 1.3 or earlier.
- Review Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
- Check web logs for unusual requests targeting theme file inclusion behavior.
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.