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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28013 affects the WordPress Kratz theme by ThemeREX, versions through 1.0.12. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to abuse file inclusion handling to read or execute unintended local files. The CVSS score is 8.1, but exploitation complexity is rated high. No cited source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure if Kratz is deployed. The potential impact is severe, but current evidence does not show active exploitation. Confirm usage quickly and follow vendor or Patchstack remediation guidance.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filename in PHP include/require logic. The CVE description says Kratz allows PHP Local File Inclusion, affecting versions through 1.0.12. CVSS v3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Kratz theme at version 1.0.12 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is network-reachable and requires no authentication or user interaction, but CVSS rates attack complexity as high. The source bundle does not include exploit availability, observed exploitation, or inclusion in CISA KEV.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The affected range is stated as through 1.0.12, with default status listed as unaffected in the supplied affected object. No patch version, proof-of-concept, or exploitation telemetry is provided in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ThemeREX Kratz theme.
- Identify any Kratz installations at version 1.0.12 or earlier.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for an available fix or workaround.
- Remove or disable the theme if no safe update path exists.
- Prioritize monitoring on affected internet-facing WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed WordPress themes and Kratz version numbers.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for remediation status.
- Check whether vulnerable theme files remain active or accessible.
- Review logs for unusual file inclusion or PHP error patterns.
- Document affected assets and remediation decisions.
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: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.