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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28051 affects the ThemeREX Yacht Rental WordPress theme through version 2.6. It can allow local file inclusion, potentially exposing or manipulating sensitive files on the web server. The public record rates it high severity. No provided source confirms active exploitation or a fixed version.
Executive priority
High priority for organizations running WordPress sites with this specific theme, especially public websites. The issue has high potential impact, but the available evidence does not confirm exploitation in the wild or a published fix. Focus first on confirming whether the theme is present.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of filenames in PHP include/require logic, mapped to CWE-98, resulting in PHP local file inclusion in Yacht Rental <=2.6. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Yacht Rental theme version 2.6 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected plugins, unrelated ThemeREX products, or hosting platforms. Asset inventory is required because the affected CPE data is incomplete in the provided record.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation is possible but high complexity. The vulnerability is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Treat internet-facing affected WordPress sites as higher priority until vendor guidance is confirmed.
Researcher notes
The public data is sparse. The CVE description uses CWE-98 and mentions remote file inclusion terminology, but the stated outcome is local file inclusion. Affected version metadata is inconsistent in the bundle, so validate against the textual scope: ThemeREX Yacht Rental <=2.6.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ThemeREX Yacht Rental theme and record installed versions.
- Prioritize action on Yacht Rental version 2.6 or earlier.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack advisories for a fixed release or official workaround.
- If no fix is available, consider deactivating or removing the affected theme.
- Increase monitoring for abnormal file access or inclusion-related errors on affected hosts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed theme and version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Compare findings against the affected scope: Yacht Rental through version 2.6.
- Verify whether affected sites are internet-facing.
- Review web and PHP logs for suspicious include errors or unexpected local file access.
- Track Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
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: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.