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CVE-2026-28151 Select-Themes CVE debrief

CVE-2026-28151 is a high-severity unauthenticated local file inclusion vulnerability in the Tonda theme for WordPress versions less than 2.6. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and was published on August 24, 2026.

Vendor
Select-Themes
Product
Tonda
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-24
Original CVE updated
2026-10-12
Advisory published
2026-08-24
Advisory updated
2026-10-12

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress deployments using the Tonda theme should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation

Why it matters

CVE-2026-28151 is a high-severity vulnerability in the WordPress Tonda theme that requires immediate attention from defenders. The vulnerability can be exploited to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure. Defenders responsible for WordPress deployments using the Tonda theme should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability, and further verification is needed to determine the full scope of the vulnerability.

  • Potential unauthorized file access
  • Possible exploitation for sensitive information disclosure
  • Requires verification of exposure and patching or mitigation
  • May impact incident response and threat hunting activities

Technical summary

CVE-2026-28151 is an unauthenticated local file inclusion vulnerability in the Tonda theme for WordPress versions less than 2.6. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and can be exploited to read arbitrary files on the server.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches or mitigations.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify exposure by checking WordPress Tonda theme versions and applying patches or mitigations as needed
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
  • Review and update incident response plans

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability, with the NVD entry currently listed as 'Deferred'.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-28151 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28151

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-28151 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28151

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.