Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28060 affects the ThemeREX S.King WordPress theme up to version 1.5.3. The issue may let an unauthenticated attacker include local server files through vulnerable PHP include logic. That can expose sensitive data or affect site integrity and availability. No source provided confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure if your organization uses the S.King theme. Confirm usage quickly, because impact could include sensitive file disclosure or site compromise. If the theme is not deployed, business risk from this CVE is low.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98 improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements, resulting in Local File Inclusion in the stephanie-king package. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 high: network-accessible, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high complexity, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeREX S.King theme, stephanie-king package, version 1.5.3 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated per CVSS, but marked high complexity, which may reduce practical exploitability.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. The sources do not name a specific fixed version, exploit proof, or active exploitation. Avoid assuming all ThemeREX products are affected; the described scope is S.King / stephanie-king through 1.5.3.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the S.King / stephanie-king theme.
- Check the installed theme version against 1.5.3 or earlier.
- Review ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or workaround.
- Remove or disable the theme if unused or unsupported.
- Prioritize backups and monitoring for affected public WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the stephanie-king theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed S.King theme version.
- Check public-facing sites first, especially production marketing sites.
- Review web and application logs for suspicious file-include related errors.
- Track remediation status against vendor or Patchstack 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.