Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28031 is a high-severity local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Invetex theme by ThemeREX, affecting versions through 2.18. If exploited, an unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to make the site include unintended PHP files, risking data exposure, site compromise, or service disruption. No active exploitation is cited in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the next remediation cycle for any internet-facing WordPress site using Invetex. Escalate to urgent handling for revenue-generating, customer-facing, or sensitive-data sites. The impact is potentially severe, but the provided evidence does not show confirmed exploitation or a named patch.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98: improper control of filenames used in PHP include/require statements. The listed vector is network-accessible, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high attack complexity, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Sources identify ThemeREX Invetex up to and including 2.18 as affected. No fixed version or vendor advisory detail is included in the provided bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the ThemeREX Invetex theme at version 2.18 or earlier. Internet-facing WordPress sites are the primary concern. The source data does not identify whether inactive installed copies are exploitable, so inventory both active and installed theme copies.
Exploitation context
The CVSS score is 8.1 with high attack complexity and no required privileges or user interaction. The issue is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data, and no cited source states active exploitation. Treat this as a serious pre-authentication web risk, but not as confirmed exploited-in-the-wild from the available evidence.
Researcher notes
The record labels the weakness as CWE-98 and describes local file inclusion despite the CWE name referencing remote file inclusion. The affected product metadata is sparse and somewhat inconsistent, so rely on theme name and version confirmation. Avoid assuming exploitability details beyond the CVSS vector and published description.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites with the Invetex theme installed or active.
- Check the installed Invetex version against affected versions through 2.18.
- Review ThemeREX, Patchstack, and CVE sources for fixed-version guidance.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme after business testing.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor affected sites until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Invetex theme is present in WordPress inventories.
- Record the exact theme version for each affected site.
- Check public-facing sites first, especially business-critical WordPress properties.
- Review web and PHP error logs for unusual file include errors.
- Verify remediation by confirming the theme is updated, removed, or otherwise addressed per vendor guidance.
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.