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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22512 affects the WordPress Roisin theme through version 1.2.1. It can allow local file inclusion, meaning an attacker may be able to make the site read or include unintended server files. The CVSS score is high at 8.1, but the listed attack complexity is high and no source here confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification and remediation on public WordPress sites, especially business-critical properties. The potential impact is high, but available evidence does not show confirmed active exploitation. If the theme is present and no vendor fix is available, risk-reduce by disabling or replacing it.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of filenames in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98. It is network-accessible, requires no privileges or user interaction, and has high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact in CVSS 3.1. The public data identifies Roisin <= 1.2.1 as affected, with Patchstack as the listed vulnerability reference.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on WordPress sites using the Elated-Themes Roisin theme at version 1.2.1 or earlier. The source bundle does not provide hosting-specific conditions, vulnerable file paths, or confirmation that non-active installed copies are exploitable.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation with no user interaction, but high attack complexity. The source bundle does not include exploit details, public proof-of-concept status, or evidence of active exploitation. CISA KEV is false in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack reference in the source bundle. The affected metadata is partly inconsistent, but the description clearly states Roisin through 1.2.1. Do not assume a patch, exploit path, or active exploitation without additional vendor or threat-intelligence confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Roisin theme and record installed versions.
- Treat Roisin versions 1.2.1 and earlier as affected.
- Check Elated-Themes and Patchstack guidance for an official fixed version or workaround.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme based on business risk.
- Monitor web logs for abnormal file inclusion or unexpected local file access indicators.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Roisin is installed and which version is present.
- Compare installed versions against the affected range: through 1.2.1.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for updated remediation details.
- Verify no source confirms KEV listing or active exploitation before reporting exploitation status.
- After remediation, re-scan WordPress assets to confirm Roisin is removed or updated.
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.