Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22508 affects the WordPress Dentalux theme from AncoraThemes, reportedly versions up to 3.3. It can allow local file inclusion, which may expose sensitive files or affect site integrity and availability. It is rated high severity. No cited source confirms active exploitation, and it is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure if Dentalux is deployed, especially on public sites. Prioritize inventory first, then remove or update affected installations based on vendor guidance. Business urgency is elevated by possible full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, but current sources do not confirm active exploitation.
Technical view
The issue is categorized as CWE-98: improper control of a filename used in PHP include/require logic. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public details in the provided sources do not identify the vulnerable parameter, endpoint, or patched version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on public WordPress sites using the Dentalux theme at version 3.3 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. The affected-version metadata is limited and partially inconsistent, so direct asset validation is important.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely reachable per the CVSS vector and requires no authentication or user interaction, but attack complexity is marked high. No provided source states exploitation in the wild. The available public information does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or a confirmed fixed release.
Researcher notes
Public source detail is sparse. The CVE description names local file inclusion, while the CWE label references PHP remote file inclusion. The CVSS vector indicates remote unauthenticated reachability but high complexity. No endpoint, parameter, exploit, or fixed version is provided in the supplied sources, so validation should remain non-invasive and asset-focused.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the AncoraThemes Dentalux theme and its installed version.
- If Dentalux is unused, remove it from affected WordPress installations.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or vendor workaround.
- Update the theme if a vendor-confirmed patched version is available.
- Apply least-privilege file permissions and standard WordPress hardening controls.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Dentalux is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed Dentalux version and flag versions 3.3 or earlier.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for updated remediation status.
- Check web and application logs for suspicious file-access behavior.
- Verify the issue is not listed as CISA KEV before claiming active exploitation.
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.