Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28014 affects the ThemeREX Translogic WordPress theme through version 1.2.11. It is a local file inclusion issue, meaning an unauthenticated attacker may be able to make the site load unintended server files. The public sources rate it high severity, but do not provide exploit details or a fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for any WordPress property using Translogic. The main business risk is unauthorized access to sensitive server files or site compromise. First determine whether the theme is deployed; if present, move quickly to vendor guidance, update, or replacement.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, and high attack complexity. The issue affects Translogic <= 1.2.11. Public sources do not identify the vulnerable parameter or remediation release.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Translogic theme at version 1.2.11 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation is possible but high complexity. The source bundle does not cite active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. No public exploit steps are provided in the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database entry. The sources do not name a vulnerable endpoint, parameter, proof of concept, exploit activity, or fixed version. Note the wording references PHP Remote File Inclusion while the described impact is Local File Inclusion.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Translogic theme and version.
- Update Translogic if vendor guidance identifies a fixed release.
- If no fix is available, disable or replace the theme after testing.
- Use WAF or virtual patching if available from trusted providers.
- Monitor vendor, CVE, and Patchstack advisories for remediation updates.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether wp-content/themes/translogic exists on each WordPress host.
- Check the Translogic version against the affected range: <= 1.2.11.
- Review web logs for suspicious file path or include-related requests.
- Verify applied updates or theme removal in staging before production.
- Document sites confirmed unaffected because the theme is absent.
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.