CVE-2026-22331 ThemeREX CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of the AutoParts theme, version 1.5.8 or earlier, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions. Web administrators, security teams, and developers using this theme should prioritize patching or updating to a secure version.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-22331 is a high-severity vulnerability in the AutoParts theme, allowing unauthenticated local file inclusion. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified under CWE-98. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability allows attackers to include local files without authentication, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or code execution.

Defensive priority

high

Recommended defensive actions

• Update the AutoParts theme to a secure version
• Apply patches or hotfixes provided by the vendor
• Restrict access to sensitive files and directories
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Monitor for suspicious activity and logs
• Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

Evidence notes

The vulnerability was reported by Patchstack and is documented in the CVE record and NVD detail. The CVSS score and vector are based on the NVD detail. The CWE classification is based on the audit report from Patchstack.

Sources and references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.