Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28010 affects the WordPress Scientia theme by ThemeREX, versions up to 1.2.4. The reported issue may let an unauthenticated remote attacker include local files through unsafe PHP include handling. The CVSS score is high at 8.1. Public sources do not show confirmed active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure if your organization uses the Scientia theme. The main business concern is possible sensitive file disclosure or broader site compromise. Priority is lower for environments without this theme or where vendor validation shows a non-affected version.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename in a PHP include/require statement, categorized as CWE-98, resulting in PHP Local File Inclusion in Scientia <=1.2.4. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The advisory wording references remote file inclusion taxonomy, but the described impact is local file inclusion.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Scientia theme at version 1.2.4 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely reachable and requires no authentication or user interaction, but CVSS marks attack complexity high. The source bundle does not include exploit details, proof of concept, or evidence of active exploitation. It is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. The record says Local File Inclusion while mapping to CWE-98, commonly associated with include/require filename control and remote file inclusion terminology. Do not assume active exploitation, public PoC, or a fixed version from the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ThemeREX Scientia theme and version.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack for vendor remediation or a fixed release.
- Apply vendor-provided updates or guidance when available.
- Prioritize exposed internet-facing WordPress sites using Scientia <=1.2.4.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Scientia theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed theme version and compare it to <=1.2.4.
- Review vendor and Patchstack advisory status for fix availability.
- Check security monitoring for unusual local file access indicators.
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
Source materials
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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.