Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28028 affects the ThemeREX MoneyFlow WordPress theme through version 1.0. It can allow local file inclusion, meaning an unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to make the site include unintended server files. The CVSS score is 8.1, indicating high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress theme exposure. Start with internet-facing sites and any site handling sensitive data. The immediate goal is to identify MoneyFlow usage and follow vendor or Patchstack remediation guidance because the provided sources do not name a specific patch.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in PHP include/require logic, mapped to CWE-98. The affected package is the MoneyFlow WordPress theme, versions through 1.0. The listed vector is network-accessible, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, with high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the ThemeREX MoneyFlow theme installed at version 1.0 or earlier. The provided sources do not identify affected plugins, other ThemeREX themes, hosting platforms, or specific vulnerable endpoints.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, and the sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote unauthenticated attack surface but high attack complexity. No public exploit details are included in the provided source bundle.
Researcher notes
Source evidence is concise and does not provide vulnerable parameters, affected code paths, proof of exploitation, or a named fixed version. Note the description references PHP Remote File Inclusion terminology while the impact statement says Local File Inclusion. Avoid assuming broader ThemeREX product impact.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the MoneyFlow theme and record installed versions.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for an official fixed version or workaround.
- Prioritize updating, replacing, disabling, or removing MoneyFlow where version is 1.0 or earlier.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor affected sites while remediation is pending.
- Back up sites before theme changes and test changes in staging where possible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the MoneyFlow theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed MoneyFlow version is greater than 1.0, if a fixed release exists.
- Review web server and WordPress logs for unusual file-include related errors or access patterns.
- Check Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation or exploitation information.
- Document business owners for any site that cannot be remediated promptly.
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.