Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28007 affects the WordPress Coinpress theme from ThemeREX through version 1.0.14. It can allow local file inclusion, potentially exposing sensitive files or enabling broader compromise. The public sources rate it high severity. No source in the provided bundle confirms active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure check. Prioritize internet-facing sites, cryptocurrency-related brands, and sites with sensitive data. If the vulnerable theme is present and no vendor fix is available, reduce exposure by removing or disabling it.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filename in PHP include/require logic. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high impact, and high attack complexity. Sources describe PHP local file inclusion in Coinpress <= 1.0.14.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Coinpress theme at version 1.0.14 or earlier. Organizations without this theme are not affected based on current sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE record and Patchstack entry do not state active exploitation. The vulnerability is network-reachable and unauthenticated by CVSS, but marked high complexity, which may reduce practical exploitability.
Researcher notes
Public evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. The affected range is stated as through <= 1.0.14, but the bundled affected metadata is sparse. No exploit details, proof-of-concept, KEV listing, or fixed version are provided in the sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Coinpress theme and version.
- If Coinpress <= 1.0.14 is present, check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance.
- Disable or remove the vulnerable theme if no safe update is available.
- Restrict administrative access and review hardening around WordPress file permissions.
- Monitor vendor advisories for a confirmed fixed version.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site uses the Coinpress theme.
- Verify installed Coinpress version against the <= 1.0.14 affected range.
- Review web logs for unusual file path or include-related requests.
- Check file integrity and unexpected changes on affected WordPress hosts.
- Document remediation status for each affected site.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.