CVE-2026-22511 WordPress NeoBeat theme <= 1.2 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High 8.1 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a local file inclusion vulnerability in the NeoBeat theme to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-22511?

CVE-2026-22511 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Elated-Themes NeoBeat, published on 25 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in Elated-Themes NeoBeat neobeat allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects NeoBeat: from n/a through <= 1.2.

Weakness: CWE-98

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-22511?

How do I fix CVE-2026-22511?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-22511 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-22511 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-22511 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-99q6-r5mp-6h38.

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