CVE-2026-22503 HIGH

CVE-2026-22503: WordPress Nelson theme <= 1.2.0 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Themerex
Product Nelson
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published March 25, 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 ThemeREX Nelson nelson allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Nelson: from n/a through <= 1.2.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Nelson versions up to 1.2.0 contain a vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The attack requires network access and high technical complexity but no authentication or user interaction. All sites running Nelson 1.2.0 or earlier are affected.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Your site's data confidentiality, integrity, and availability are at risk if you run Nelson 1.2.0 or earlier.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication required, but attack complexity is high.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 25, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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