Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22506 is a high-severity file inclusion flaw in the WordPress Amoli theme by Elated-Themes, affecting versions through 1.0. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially make the site include unintended local files, risking confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No provided source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a priority for WordPress asset owners. The potential impact is high, but urgency depends on whether the Amoli theme is actually deployed. Validate exposure first, then remediate or remove the theme based on vendor guidance.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of filenames used in PHP include/require logic, classified as CWE-98, resulting in PHP Local File Inclusion in Amoli <= 1.0. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high C/I/A impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using the Elated-Themes Amoli theme through version 1.0. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely reachable and does not require authentication or user interaction, but CVSS marks attack complexity as high. The source bundle does not include exploit details, proof of exploitation, or KEV listing.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Patchstack entry referenced in the source bundle. The record contains some wording inconsistency: CWE-98 references remote file inclusion, while the description says PHP Local File Inclusion. No exploit status or fixed version is provided.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether any WordPress site uses the Amoli theme version 1.0 or earlier.
- Check Elated-Themes, Patchstack, and CVE guidance for an official update or mitigation.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or removing the affected theme where feasible.
- Prioritize public-facing WordPress sites and sites handling sensitive data.
Validation and detection
- Review WordPress theme inventory for Amoli and its installed version.
- Confirm whether the site is public-facing or otherwise reachable by untrusted users.
- Check vulnerability management tools for CVE-2026-22506 detection coverage.
- Monitor vendor and Patchstack pages for updated remediation information.
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.