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Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-28125 affects the WordPress Midi theme from AncoraThemes through version 1.14. The flaw may let an unauthenticated attacker include local server files through vulnerable PHP include logic. Successful exploitation could expose sensitive data or impact site integrity and availability. No public source provided here confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize identification of affected public WordPress sites this week. If the Midi theme is present and no vendor fix is available, reduce exposure by replacing or removing it. The issue is high severity, but current provided evidence does not show confirmed active exploitation.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98: improper control of filenames in PHP include/require statements, resulting in local file inclusion in the Midi WordPress theme. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1 high, network reachable, no privileges or user interaction required, but with high attack complexity. Affected scope is reported as Midi <= 1.14.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the AncoraThemes Midi theme at version 1.14 or earlier. Sites not using this theme are not indicated as affected. The bundle contains some version metadata inconsistency, so confirm directly from installed theme files and vendor advisories.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, and the supplied sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote reachability without login, but exploitation is considered high complexity. Treat internet-facing WordPress sites as higher priority for review.
Researcher notes
Use caution with the affected-version data: the description states Midi through <=1.14, while the structured affected entry is sparse. The only vulnerability reference in the bundle is Patchstack, alongside CVE records. Further vendor confirmation would improve confidence on fixed versions and practical exploitability.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the AncoraThemes Midi theme.
- Confirm whether installed Midi versions are 1.14 or earlier.
- Check AncoraThemes and Patchstack for fixed versions or official mitigation.
- Update the theme if a fixed release is available.
- If no fix is available, remove or replace the theme until guidance exists.
- Review web server and WordPress logs for suspicious file inclusion activity.
Validation and detection
- Verify the active and installed WordPress theme names and versions.
- Compare installed Midi versions against the reported affected range.
- Review vendor and Patchstack entries for updated remediation status.
- Confirm no unapproved theme copies remain in WordPress directories.
- Check security monitoring for anomalous requests targeting theme PHP files.
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
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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.