Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22495 is a high-severity local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Greenville theme through version 1.3.2. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could potentially cause the site to include unintended local files, risking data exposure, site integrity, or disruption. No cited source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize validation for public WordPress sites using Greenville. Treat confirmed affected sites as high priority because successful exploitation could affect sensitive data, site integrity, and availability. Urgency depends on whether the theme is present and whether vendor remediation exists.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, classified as CWE-98. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the AncoraThemes Greenville theme at version 1.3.2 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The issue is remotely reachable and does not require authentication or user interaction, but CVSS marks attack complexity as high. The provided sources and KEV status do not show confirmed active exploitation or public weaponization.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. The bundle identifies Greenville through version 1.3.2 as affected, but does not provide patch version, exploit details, indicators of compromise, or confirmed exploitation. Avoid assuming impact beyond the described local file inclusion class.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any WordPress sites using the Greenville theme.
- Check installed Greenville theme version against 1.3.2 or earlier.
- Review AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance for an official fix or workaround.
- If no safe update is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress themes across production and staging sites.
- Confirm whether Greenville is installed, active, or present but inactive.
- Record the installed Greenville version for each affected site.
- Monitor vendor, CVE, and Patchstack pages for updated remediation details.
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.