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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28084 affects the WordPress Bazinga theme from ThemeREX through version 1.1.9. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to make the site include unintended local files. The published CVSS score is 8.1, but public sources do not state active exploitation or name a fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress exposure if Bazinga is deployed. Prioritize inventory and vendor-guidance review now. Escalate remediation for internet-facing or business-critical sites, especially because public sources do not yet identify a fixed version.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-98: improper control of a filename used in PHP include/require logic, described as PHP Local File Inclusion in Bazinga <= 1.1.9. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running the ThemeREX Bazinga theme at version 1.1.9 or earlier. The source bundle has incomplete affected-version metadata, but the CVE description and Patchstack reference identify Bazinga <= 1.1.9.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, and the cited sources do not report active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable and unauthenticated per CVSS, but marked high complexity, suggesting exploitation may depend on specific site conditions.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database entry. Do not assume a patch version, exploit availability, or broad product impact beyond ThemeREX Bazinga <= 1.1.9. The affected metadata includes an inconsistent version entry, so rely on the narrative affected range unless superseded by vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Bazinga theme and record installed versions.
- Check ThemeREX and Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Update the theme if a vendor-fixed version is available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling or replacing the theme.
- Restrict administrative changes and monitor affected sites for unusual file access indicators.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Bazinga theme is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Compare installed theme versions against the affected range, <= 1.1.9.
- Review vendor or Patchstack advisories for updated remediation details.
- Check web logs for abnormal requests targeting theme PHP files.
- Document systems not affected because 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.