How to fix CVE-2026-22431?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all WordPress installations using Wabi-Sabi theme and disable the plugin/theme immediately if versions ≤1.2 are detected. Within 7 days: Review web server logs and security tools for indicators of exploitation or suspicious file access patterns. Conduct a forensic investigation on affected systems for evidence of compromise. Within 30 days: Migrate to an alternative, actively maintained WordPress theme with security review, and implement a vulnerability management process to prevent future unpatched software deployment.

Is PHP affected by CVE-2026-22431?

A critical file inclusion vulnerability in the Wabi-Sabi WordPress theme (versions 1.2 and below) allows attackers to access sensitive files and potentially execute malicious code on affected websites.

CVE-2026-22431

HIGH

2026-03-05 [email protected]

8.1

CVSS 3.1

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 05, 2026 - 06:16 nvd

HIGH 8.1

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Wabi-Sabi wabi-sabi allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Wabi-Sabi: from n/a through <= 1.2.

Analysis

AncoraThemes Wabi-Sabi theme version 1.2 and earlier contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server through improper handling of file inclusion parameters. An attacker can exploit this to access sensitive configuration files, database credentials, and other confidential data stored on the affected WordPress installation. …

Remediation

Within 24 hours: Inventory all WordPress installations using Wabi-Sabi theme and disable the plugin/theme immediately if versions ≤1.2 are detected. Within 7 days: Review web server logs and security tools for indicators of exploitation or suspicious file access patterns. …

Analysis

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KEV: 0

EPSS: +0.2

CVSS: +40

POC: 0

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