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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22478 is a high-severity file inclusion issue in the WordPress FindAll theme by Elated-Themes, affecting versions through 1.4. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to include local files, risking data exposure, site compromise, or disruption. No provided source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a priority issue for any public WordPress site running FindAll through version 1.4. The impact rating is high, but the available sources do not confirm exploitation in the wild. Focus first on internet-facing sites and sites handling sensitive data.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98. The listed CVSS is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Patchstack classifies it as a WordPress FindAll theme local file inclusion vulnerability through version 1.4.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the Elated-Themes FindAll theme at version 1.4 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 is possible but high complexity. The source bundle does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or evidence of active exploitation. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database entry. The affected range is described as through 1.4, while the structured affected version data is sparse. No exploit, patch version, or detailed vulnerable parameter is provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the FindAll theme and installed version.
- If FindAll is present at version 1.4 or earlier, prioritize remediation.
- Check Elated-Themes and Patchstack guidance for available updates or official mitigation.
- If no fix is available, replace or disable the affected theme where feasible.
- Review recent web server and WordPress logs for suspicious file access patterns.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the active or installed theme is FindAll by Elated-Themes.
- Record the installed FindAll version and compare it to the affected range.
- Check the CVE and Patchstack entries for updated remediation information.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable theme is updated, removed, or disabled.
- Monitor for new advisories because the record was recently updated.
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: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
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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.