Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22494 affects the ThemeREX Good Homes WordPress theme through version 1.3.13. It is a local file inclusion issue, meaning an unauthenticated internet user may be able to make the site include unintended server files. The published severity is high because confidentiality, integrity, and availability could all be impacted.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure assessment. The business urgency is greatest for public websites using Good Homes through 1.3.13. Because no patch is named in the supplied sources, focus immediately on inventory, vendor guidance, and temporary risk reduction for exposed sites.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98 improper control of filenames in PHP include/require behavior, enabling PHP local file inclusion in the Good Homes theme. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1, with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, unchanged scope, and high CIA impact. Sources do not identify the vulnerable parameter, endpoint, patch version, or exploit details.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using ThemeREX Good Homes versions up to and including 1.3.13. Internet-facing WordPress deployments are the primary concern. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated network reachability but high attack complexity. Public details are sparse, so practical exploitability cannot be confirmed from the supplied evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence confirms the vulnerability class, affected theme, version ceiling, CVSS, and CWE. It does not provide a vulnerable code path, affected parameter, proof of exploitation, or fixed version. Avoid assuming remote code execution or active exploitation unless future sources support it.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites running the Good Homes theme.
- Check the installed Good Homes theme version against 1.3.13 or earlier.
- Review ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for an update or vendor mitigation.
- Remove or disable the theme where business impact allows until guidance is confirmed.
- Prioritize internet-facing and high-value WordPress sites first.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress themes across production and staging sites.
- Confirm whether Good Homes is installed, active, or present on disk.
- Record the installed Good Homes version for each site.
- Monitor vendor, CVE, and Patchstack entries for patch details.
- Review web logs for unusual requests after confirming exposure.
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
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.