Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22452 is a high-severity file inclusion flaw in the WordPress Hoverex theme by ThemeREX, affecting versions up to 1.5.10. A successful attack could let an unauthenticated remote attacker access or influence server-side files, with serious confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term priority for any internet-facing WordPress site using Hoverex. The issue is high severity with potential full site impact, but current sources do not confirm active exploitation. Prioritize inventory, version validation, and vendor-guided remediation.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of filenames in PHP include/require handling, mapped to CWE-98. The stated impact is PHP Local File Inclusion in Hoverex <= 1.5.10. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network-accessible, no privileges or user interaction required, high complexity, and high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have the ThemeREX Hoverex theme installed, especially versions through 1.5.10. Public-facing WordPress deployments should be prioritized for review because the CVSS vector is network-accessible and does not require authentication.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS score indicates serious potential impact, but attack complexity is rated high. No public exploit details are included in the source bundle.
Researcher notes
Source data labels the weakness as CWE-98 and references PHP include/require filename control, while the title and description emphasize Local File Inclusion. Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference; no exploit, patch version, or workaround details are provided in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ThemeREX Hoverex theme.
- Identify installed Hoverex versions and flag versions <= 1.5.10.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Disable or replace Hoverex where remediation cannot be confirmed.
- Back up affected sites before theme changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Hoverex is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the active and installed Hoverex theme versions.
- Review web server and PHP logs for unusual file inclusion errors.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance.
- Monitor CVE and Patchstack pages for updated fix information.
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.