Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28124 affects the WordPress Notarius theme by AncoraThemes through version 1.9. A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to make the site include local PHP files improperly. The published severity is high because successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress exposure review, especially for public sites. Do not assume compromise from the CVE alone; current sources do not confirm active exploitation. Focus on finding affected Notarius installations and applying vendor-supported remediation.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-98: improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, and high attack complexity. Public data identifies PHP Local File Inclusion in Notarius <= 1.9.
Likely exposure
Public WordPress sites using the AncoraThemes Notarius theme through version 1.9 are the primary exposure. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed in KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates unauthenticated network exploitation is possible but has high attack complexity. No exploit details are provided in the source bundle.
Researcher notes
Public details are limited. The record describes PHP Local File Inclusion while referencing CWE-98 and PHP Remote File Inclusion wording. No vulnerable parameter, proof of concept, fixed version, or official patch details are included in the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether any WordPress sites use the Notarius theme.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Upgrade, replace, or disable the theme if vendor guidance confirms risk and remediation.
- Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites for review first.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress themes across production and staging sites.
- Confirm the installed Notarius version is above 1.9 or not present.
- Review vendor and Patchstack pages for updated remediation details.
- Check web logs for unusual requests targeting theme file inclusion paths.
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.