Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28024 is a high-severity local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Helion theme through version 1.1.12. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to make the site include unintended local files. The public record does not cite active exploitation or a confirmed fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize affected public WordPress sites because the potential impact is high across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Urgency is lower than a known-exploited issue, but remediation planning should start now due to the absence of cited exploitation clarity.
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, high attack complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the axiomthemes Helion theme installed at version 1.1.12 or earlier. Sites not using Helion are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely reachable per CVSS, but high attack complexity is noted. CISA KEV is false in the supplied data, and no cited source states active exploitation. Treat internet-facing WordPress sites using this theme as priority review targets.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the CVE record and Patchstack entry identify Helion <=1.1.12 and classify the flaw as PHP local file inclusion. No exploit details, proof of concept, active exploitation claim, or fixed version are provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Helion theme and version.
- Check axiomthemes and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official mitigation.
- Update Helion if a vendor-confirmed fixed version is available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Restrict unnecessary file permissions and maintain current backups.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Helion is installed, active, or present but inactive.
- Verify installed Helion version against the affected range: through 1.1.12.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for updated remediation status.
- Check web logs for unusual requests targeting Helion theme paths.
- Document compensating controls for any site awaiting remediation.
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.