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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22515 affects the WordPress VegaDays theme through version 1.2.0. A flaw in how PHP includes files may let an unauthenticated remote attacker include local files. The CVSS score is high, but attack complexity is rated high. No provided source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress theme issue if VegaDays is deployed. Prioritize internet-facing or high-value sites. If the theme is not present, business exposure is likely negligible.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filename for PHP include/require. The CVE describes PHP Local File Inclusion in AncoraThemes VegaDays, affecting versions up to 1.2.0. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network reachable, no privileges, no user interaction, high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, with high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the AncoraThemes VegaDays theme at version 1.2.0 or earlier. Sites not using VegaDays 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 exploitation complexity is high. The source bundle says KEV is false, and no cited source confirms exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Public details in the provided bundle are sparse. The CVE and Patchstack entry identify the product, version range, CWE, and CVSS vector, but do not provide a confirmed fixed version, workaround, exploit status, or vulnerable parameter details.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the VegaDays theme and record installed versions.
- If VegaDays is unused, remove or disable it from production sites.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Update only from trusted vendor or WordPress distribution channels.
- Increase monitoring for suspicious file inclusion or unexpected PHP errors.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether VegaDays is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Verify the installed theme version is greater than 1.2.0, if a fixed version exists.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisories for current remediation status.
- Check web logs for abnormal requests targeting theme PHP include behavior.
- Document affected sites, owners, remediation actions, and residual risk.
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
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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.