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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28064 is a high-severity local file inclusion issue in the WordPress Edge Decor theme by ThemeREX, affecting versions through 2.2. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to make the site include unintended local files. The CVSS rating is high, but attack complexity is marked high.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority web exposure review for WordPress environments. Focus first on public-facing sites using Edge Decor. Because no active exploitation is cited, urgency is meaningful but not currently KEV-level emergency based on the provided sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper filename control in a PHP include/require statement, mapped to CWE-98. The affected package is edge-decor, ThemeREX Edge Decor theme, versions <= 2.2. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Public sources do not provide exploit details or a named fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Edge Decor theme at version 2.2 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 in the provided data, and the sources do not state active exploitation. The network-accessible, unauthenticated vector raises concern, but high attack complexity means practical exploitation may require specific conditions.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse beyond the CVE metadata and Patchstack entry. The record names LFI/PHP include control weakness, but does not include a patch version, proof of exploitation, or detailed affected code path. Avoid assuming impact beyond the stated CVSS and affected theme range.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Edge Decor theme and version.
- Prioritize sites running Edge Decor version 2.2 or earlier.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack for current remediation guidance or a fixed release.
- Remove or disable the theme where it is not required.
- Apply compensating controls such as managed WAF rules if available from your provider.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Edge Decor theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the installed theme version against the affected range: <= 2.2.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for updated fix information.
- Check web and PHP logs for unusual include-related errors or unexpected file access.
- Document unaffected sites where the theme is absent or above the affected range.
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.