Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22516 affects the WordPress Wizor's theme from AncoraThemes, reportedly through version 2.12. It is a local file inclusion flaw that can let an unauthenticated attacker influence PHP file inclusion. The CVSS score is 8.1 high. Public sources do not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure review, especially for public sites using the Wizor's theme. Do not assume active compromise from the CVE alone. The immediate business task is to identify affected sites and follow vendor guidance or remove the vulnerable theme if no fix is available.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-98, improper control of a filename in a PHP include/require statement, described as PHP local file inclusion in the wizors-investments theme package. CVSS 3.1 is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The description says versions through 2.12 are affected, though some metadata is sparse or inconsistent.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running AncoraThemes Wizor's / wizors-investments theme at version 2.12 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected. The provided affected-version metadata is incomplete, so asset validation should rely on installed theme name and version.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not marked as CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation. The attack is network-reachable and needs no authentication or user interaction, but CVSS rates attack complexity as high. No exploit steps are provided in the sources.
Researcher notes
Sources identify the vulnerability type, CVSS vector, and affected theme, but do not name a fixed version or provide remediation specifics. The source bundle has inconsistent affected-version metadata, so validation should cross-check actual installed theme names and versions. Avoid assuming exploitation without KEV or vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Wizor's / wizors-investments theme.
- Confirm installed theme versions and flag version 2.12 or earlier.
- Check AncoraThemes, WordPress marketplace, and Patchstack for vendor remediation guidance.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Prioritize internet-facing and business-critical WordPress sites first.
Validation and detection
- Review WordPress admin theme inventory for Wizor's / wizors-investments.
- Check filesystem or deployment records for the installed theme version.
- Compare findings against the CVE description: affected through version 2.12.
- Monitor vendor and vulnerability database pages for fixed-version updates.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting theme PHP include paths.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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.