Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28067 affects the ThemeREX Bassein WordPress theme through version 1.0.15. The reported flaw can allow local file inclusion, which may expose sensitive files or affect site integrity. It is rated high severity, but the public record indicates high attack complexity and does not show known active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure if Bassein is deployed. Prioritize internet-facing sites and business-critical web properties. If the theme is not in use, no direct action is indicated beyond confirming inventory.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper control of a filename used in PHP include/require logic, mapped to CWE-98. For Bassein <= 1.0.15, this may allow PHP local file inclusion. 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 Bassein theme at version 1.0.15 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 no cited source states active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote exploitation may be possible without authentication or user interaction, but with high attack complexity.
Researcher notes
Public details are limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, affected version range, CWE mapping, and Patchstack database reference. No exploit proof, affected code path, patch version, or active exploitation evidence is provided in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Bassein theme and record installed versions.
- Prioritize sites running Bassein version 1.0.15 or earlier.
- Check ThemeREX, Patchstack, and WordPress administration channels for vendor remediation guidance.
- If no safe fixed version is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Bassein theme is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify the exact installed Bassein theme version.
- Review web and application logs for unusual requests targeting theme file paths.
- Document affected sites and track remediation status to closure.
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.