Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28058 affects the WordPress Dixon theme by ThemeREX through version 1.4.2.1. It can allow local file inclusion, potentially exposing sensitive files or enabling broader site compromise. The CVSS score is 8.1, but exploitation is rated high complexity. No provided source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure if Dixon is deployed on internet-facing sites. The potential business impact is serious, but urgency depends on whether the theme is present and whether vendor remediation is available.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements. The CVSS vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating remote reachability, no authentication, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Dixon theme at version 1.4.2.1 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable without authentication or user interaction, but the CVSS vector indicates high attack complexity.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE and Patchstack metadata. The description says local file inclusion, while CWE-98 terminology references PHP remote file inclusion. The affected range is stated as through 1.4.2.1; validate exact fixed-version status with vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ThemeREX Dixon theme.
- Check whether Dixon is version 1.4.2.1 or earlier.
- Review ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for an official fix or workaround.
- If no fix exists, consider disabling or replacing the affected theme.
- Prioritize backups and testing before theme changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the active WordPress theme and installed Dixon version.
- Check asset inventories for Dixon on public-facing WordPress sites.
- Review web logs for unusual file inclusion or path traversal patterns.
- Monitor the CVE and Patchstack entries for remediation updates.
- Document whether each site is affected, mitigated, or not applicable.
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.