Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22464 affects the WordPress “My auctions allegro” plugin, reported through version 3.6.33. It is a local file inclusion issue that could let a logged-in attacker access or influence sensitive server-side files. The CVSS score is high, but exploitation is rated high complexity and requires privileges.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin review, especially for externally reachable sites. Prioritize systems that allow user registration or have many low-privileged accounts. No active exploitation is confirmed in the provided sources, but the potential impact justifies prompt inventory and remediation planning.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98. The affected package is my-auctions-allegro-free-edition through 3.6.33. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5: network reachable, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the My auctions allegro plugin at version 3.6.33 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs a low-privileged account, so public registration or weak account controls may increase risk.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability is potentially serious because file inclusion flaws can expose sensitive data or affect application execution, but the published CVSS vector marks attack complexity as high.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The record identifies LFI behavior in a PHP include/require context, but does not provide a fixed version, proof of concept, or exploitation telemetry. Avoid assuming active exploitation or a specific patch until vendor guidance is confirmed.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the My auctions allegro plugin and record installed versions.
- If version 3.6.33 or earlier is present, check vendor or Patchstack guidance for updates.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict creation and use of low-privileged WordPress accounts where feasible.
- Monitor web and application logs for unusual plugin-related requests.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether my-auctions-allegro-free-edition is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Verify the plugin version against the affected range: through 3.6.33.
- Check the CVE and Patchstack entries for updated fix information.
- Review WordPress user roles and remove unnecessary low-privileged accounts.
- Look for unexpected file access errors or plugin include warnings in logs.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/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.