Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28025 affects the ThemeREX Stargaze WordPress theme through version 1.5. It is a local file inclusion issue that could let an unauthenticated attacker cause serious confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public data does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification this week for internet-facing WordPress properties. Remediate or remove affected theme deployments once vendor guidance is confirmed. Escalate faster for business-critical sites because the potential impact is high even though exploitation evidence is not provided.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, and high attack complexity. Affected scope is Stargaze versions up to and including 1.5.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the ThemeREX Stargaze theme version 1.5 or earlier. The provided sources do not identify other affected products or plugins.
Exploitation context
The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated per CVSS, but rated high complexity. The source bundle does not provide exploit details, public exploit confirmation, or active exploitation evidence. It is not marked as CISA KEV.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE entry and Patchstack database reference. The CVE title and description characterize the issue as local file inclusion, while CWE-98 terminology references PHP remote file inclusion. No patch version, exploit status, or vulnerable parameter details are included in the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Stargaze theme and installed version.
- If Stargaze is version 1.5 or earlier, treat the site as exposed.
- Check ThemeREX, Patchstack, or WordPress distribution channels for vendor remediation guidance.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Prioritize backups and monitoring before making production theme changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the active or installed theme is Stargaze.
- Record the Stargaze version from WordPress administration or theme metadata.
- Compare the version against the affected range: 1.5 or earlier.
- Review vendor advisories for any fixed version or workaround.
- Check web and application logs for unusual file access errors or theme-related anomalies.
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.