Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28079 affects the WordPress Conquerors theme by axiomthemes through version 1.2.13. It may let an unauthenticated internet user include local server files through PHP include handling. That can expose sensitive data and potentially affect site integrity or availability. No active exploitation is cited in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority website risk if your organization uses this theme on public WordPress sites. The business concern is sensitive file disclosure and possible broader site compromise. If the theme is not present, no action is needed beyond confirming inventory.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98 improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements in Conquerors <= 1.2.13. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1, network exploitable, no privileges, no user interaction, high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but high attack complexity. Sources characterize the issue as PHP Local File Inclusion.
Likely exposure
Public WordPress sites using the Conquerors theme version 1.2.13 or earlier are the primary concern. Exposure is most relevant when the vulnerable theme code is installed and reachable. The source bundle does not confirm whether inactive installations are exploitable.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated remote attack potential without user interaction, but with high complexity. The provided data does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or evidence of active exploitation. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack entry. The description says affected through <= 1.2.13, while the structured affected field is sparse. Do not assume active exploitation, a specific patch version, or remote code execution without additional vendor-confirmed information.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Conquerors theme.
- Confirm whether installed versions are 1.2.13 or earlier.
- Check axiomthemes and Patchstack guidance for an official fix or workaround.
- Remove or replace the theme where business need is low.
- Prioritize monitoring for affected public-facing WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Review WordPress theme inventory and recorded Conquerors versions.
- Compare findings against the CVE and Patchstack affected-version statement.
- Check web logs for unusual file access patterns around affected sites.
- Verify whether vendor guidance identifies a patched version.
- Document compensating controls if immediate remediation is unavailable.
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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