Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28022 is a high-severity local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Foodie theme by ThemeREX, affecting versions through 1.14. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to make the site include unintended local files. The public sources do not show confirmed active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a near-term WordPress exposure review item. It is high severity and potentially unauthenticated, but available evidence does not confirm active exploitation or a published fix. Organizations using the Foodie theme should identify affected sites quickly and reduce exposure while awaiting or confirming vendor remediation.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98. Scope is ThemeREX Foodie WordPress theme through version 1.14. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network reachable, high complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the ThemeREX Foodie theme at version 1.14 or earlier. The sources do not indicate other ThemeREX products are affected. Internet-facing WordPress sites using this theme should be prioritized for inventory and vendor guidance review.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation is possible but has high attack complexity. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Local file inclusion can sometimes lead to sensitive file disclosure or broader compromise depending on application context.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE metadata and Patchstack entry reference. The affected range is stated as Foodie through 1.14, but the bundled affected object is sparse. Do not assume a fixed version from the provided data. Validate against installed theme metadata and monitor official sources for updates.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Foodie theme and its installed version.
- If Foodie is present at version 1.14 or earlier, prioritize vendor guidance review.
- Disable or remove the theme where business impact allows until vendor remediation is confirmed.
- Monitor Patchstack and the CVE record for fixed version or mitigation updates.
- Increase monitoring for suspicious WordPress theme file access patterns.
Validation and detection
- Check each WordPress installation for the active and installed Foodie theme version.
- Confirm whether any site runs Foodie version 1.14 or earlier.
- Review web and application logs for unusual requests targeting theme include behavior.
- Document affected sites, exposure status, and compensating controls.
- Re-check official references for updated remediation or exploitation information.
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.