CVE-2026-28012 HIGH

CVE-2026-28012: WordPress Gridiron theme <= 1.0.14 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Themerex
Product Gridiron
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published March 5, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Gridiron gridiron allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Gridiron: from n/a through <= 1.0.14.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Gridiron versions up to 1.0.14 contain a flaw that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity but no authentication. The exact mechanism is unclear due to incomplete vulnerability classification data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Confidential data may be exposed, site content could be altered, or the site could go offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication required, but exploitation requires specific conditions.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 5, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated