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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22502 affects the WordPress Mr. Cobbler theme from AncoraThemes through version 1.1.9. It is a local file inclusion issue that may let an unauthenticated remote attacker make the site include unintended files. The published CVSS score is 8.1, high severity. No cited source states active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure if the Mr. Cobbler theme is deployed. Prioritize internet-facing sites, especially business-critical or payment-related properties. If the theme is not present, this CVE does not appear relevant based on the provided sources.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98, improper control of filename for PHP include/require. The CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network reachability, no authentication, no user interaction, high complexity, and potential high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using the AncoraThemes Mr. Cobbler theme at version 1.1.9 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. The affected package is identified as mr-cobbler.
Exploitation context
The CVE record and Patchstack entry describe local file inclusion in a PHP include/require context. The CVSS vector indicates remote unauthenticated attack potential but high attack complexity. The source bundle says KEV is false, and no provided source confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Patchstack vulnerability entry. The affected range is stated as through 1.1.9, but the structured affected version data in the bundle appears sparse. No exploit details, proof of concept, active exploitation, or fixed version are provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Mr. Cobbler theme and record installed versions.
- Prioritize sites running Mr. Cobbler version 1.1.9 or earlier.
- Check AncoraThemes, Patchstack, or CVE guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Disable or remove the theme where it is not required for business operations.
- Back up the site before theme changes and test changes in staging first.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Mr. Cobbler theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed theme version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare installed versions against the affected range: through 1.1.9.
- Review web and application logs for unusual file-include related request patterns.
- Track vendor or Patchstack updates until a fixed version or mitigation is confirmed.
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.