Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22456 affects the WordPress Askka theme up to version 1.0. It may let an unauthenticated remote attacker include local files through vulnerable PHP include logic. Successful exploitation could expose sensitive files, alter behavior, or disrupt the site. The CVSS score is 8.1 high, but attack complexity is rated high.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority website risk if your organization uses the Askka WordPress theme. The main business concern is unauthorized access to local files or site disruption. If the theme is not present, this CVE should not materially affect you based on current sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98 improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements, resulting in local file inclusion in Elated-Themes Askka <= 1.0. CVSS 3.1 is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The record does not provide endpoint details, proof of concept, or a named fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites with the Elated-Themes Askka theme installed at version 1.0 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE and Patchstack listing identify the issue publicly, but the source bundle does not show active exploitation. It is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data. No exploit steps or vulnerable parameters are provided in the sources.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse. It identifies Askka <= 1.0, CWE-98, and high-impact CVSS metrics, but lacks affected file paths, parameters, exploitability detail, and fixed-version information. Validate exposure through asset inventory rather than assumptions.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Askka theme and confirm installed version.
- If Askka <= 1.0 is present, check vendor and Patchstack guidance for updates.
- If no fix is available, consider removing or replacing the theme.
- Prioritize exposed production sites handling sensitive user or business data.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Askka theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact Askka version and compare it to <= 1.0 exposure.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting theme PHP files.
- Monitor vendor, CVE, and Patchstack pages for remediation updates.
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.