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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28065 is a high-severity file inclusion flaw in the WordPress Eject theme by ThemeREX, affecting versions through 2.17. A vulnerable site may allow an unauthenticated attacker to make the application include unintended local files. Public sources do not state active exploitation or a confirmed fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification this week for public WordPress sites. Escalate to urgent remediation if Eject <= 2.17 is found, especially on business-critical or externally facing sites. No active exploitation is confirmed in the provided sources, but the potential impact is high.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98: improper control of filenames in PHP include/require logic, resulting in local file inclusion in ThemeREX Eject <= 2.17. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the ThemeREX Eject theme at version 2.17 or earlier. Internet-facing WordPress deployments are the main concern. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote unauthenticated exploitation is possible, but high complexity is required. The source bundle does not include proof-of-concept details, observed exploitation, or CISA KEV listing. Treat as serious because successful file inclusion can threaten sensitive data and site integrity.
Researcher notes
Public detail is sparse. The CVE and Patchstack entry identify the affected theme and vulnerability class, but the bundle does not provide vulnerable code locations, exploit conditions, indicators, or a fixed release. Avoid assuming RCE or active exploitation without additional cited evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the ThemeREX Eject theme and its installed version.
- If Eject <= 2.17 is present, check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance immediately.
- If no vendor fix is available, consider replacing or disabling the theme after business review.
- Restrict administrative access and maintain current WordPress, plugin, and theme baselines.
- Monitor vendor advisories for a confirmed patched version or compensating controls.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Eject theme is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Record the exact Eject theme version and compare it to <= 2.17.
- Review web and application logs for unusual file access patterns.
- Check whether the CVE appears in vulnerability scanners using current signatures.
- Revalidate after any theme update, replacement, or vendor-provided mitigation.
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
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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.