CVE-2026-22371 HIGH

CVE-2026-22371: WordPress Gustavo theme <= 1.2.2 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Ancorathemes
Product Gustavo
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published February 20, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in AncoraThemes Gustavo gustavo allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Gustavo: from n/a through <= 1.2.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Gustavo versions 1.2.2 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The attack requires specific technical conditions but no user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.2.2 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Confidential data exposure, unauthorized content changes, or service disruption affecting all site visitors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; specific technical conditions must be met (attack complexity is high).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 20, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated