What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-28018?

CVE-2026-28018 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-28018?

Within 24 hours: Audit all WordPress installations to identify use of ThemeREX Global Logistics theme version 3.20 or earlier; disable the theme on affected sites if not actively required. Within 7 days: Contact ThemeREX for patch timeline and interim guidance; implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns targeting the vulnerable theme. Within 30 days: Migrate to an alternative WordPress theme or wait for vendor patch confirmation; if theme is business-critical, apply additional access controls and file permission restrictions to limit exposed files.

Global Logistics theme CVE-2026-28018

HIGH

PHP Remote File Inclusion (CWE-98)

2026-03-05 audit@patchstack.com

PHP LFI Information Disclosure

8.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.1 HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Updated

Apr 23, 2026 - 01:21 vuln.today

v2 (cvss_changed)

Re-analysis Queued

Apr 22, 2026 - 21:37 vuln.today

cvss_changed

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 05, 2026 - 06:16 nvd

HIGH 8.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Global Logistics globallogistics allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Global Logistics: from n/a through <= 3.20.

AnalysisAI

Local file inclusion vulnerability in ThemeREX Global Logistics WordPress theme through version 3.20 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files without authentication. Exploitation requires high complexity but no user interaction. With EPSS score of 0.15% (36th percentile), real-world exploitation probability remains low despite theoretical remote attack vector and lack of authentication requirements. Vulnerability identified by Patchstack audit team with public advisory available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability stems from improper validation of file path input in PHP include/require statements (CWE-98), a classic Local File Inclusion (LFI) flaw. The Global Logistics theme for WordPress fails to sanitize user-controlled parameters before passing them to PHP file inclusion functions. While categorized under PHP Remote File Inclusion in the CVE description, the tags and technical classification indicate Local File Inclusion as the primary mechanism. In WordPress themes, this typically occurs when template loading, configuration file processing, or dynamic content inclusion operations use unsanitized GET/POST parameters. The vulnerability affects ThemeREX Global Logistics theme installations through version 3.20, targeting WordPress environments where this premium theme is deployed.

Affected ProductsAI

ThemeREX Global Logistics WordPress theme versions through 3.20 are confirmed vulnerable based on NVD CPE data and Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/globallogistics/vulnerability/wordpress-global-logistics-theme-3-20-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability. The vulnerability affects WordPress installations where this premium theme is actively deployed. Specific vulnerable version range begins at an unspecified earlier release (marked 'n/a' in NVD data) and extends through version 3.20 inclusive.

RemediationAI

Upgrade to Global Logistics theme version 3.21 or later if available, as version 3.20 is the last confirmed vulnerable release per Patchstack advisory. Contact ThemeREX directly or check theme update channels within WordPress admin dashboard for patched versions. As interim mitigation if immediate patching is not feasible: disable the Global Logistics theme and switch to a default WordPress theme (Twenty Twenty-Four, Twenty Twenty-Three) until patching is complete; restrict access to WordPress admin panel to trusted IP addresses using .htaccess or firewall rules to prevent unauthorized theme installation; implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block requests containing path traversal sequences (../, ..\ ) in URL parameters and POST data, though this may interfere with legitimate theme functionality requiring careful testing. Review server logs for suspicious file access patterns to wp-content/themes/globallogistics/ directory. Consult Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/globallogistics/vulnerability/wordpress-global-logistics-theme-3-20-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability for vendor-specific guidance.