CVE-2026-22437 HIGH

CVE-2026-22437: WordPress Playa theme <= 1.3.9 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Ancorathemes
Product Playa
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published March 5, 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 Playa playa allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Playa: from n/a through <= 1.3.9.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Playa versions 1.3.9 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but no user interaction. Affected installations should update immediately to a patched version.

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 may be exposed, site content could be altered, and service availability may be compromised.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required, though exploitation is technically complex.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 5, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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