CVE-2026-28006
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Yungen
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| themerex | yungen | to 1.0.12 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-98 | The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-28006 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Yungen Theme versions up to and including 1.0.12. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.
This means an attacker can trick the application into loading files from the server that should not be accessible, potentially exposing sensitive information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this vulnerability could expose sensitive files on the server, such as those containing database credentials.
Depending on the server configuration, this could lead to a complete database takeover.
Because the vulnerability allows unauthenticated access to local files, it poses a high risk and is considered highly dangerous and likely to be exploited.
No official patch is currently available, but mitigation rules have been issued to block attacks targeting this flaw.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation or resolution is strongly advised to protect affected websites.
No official patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this flaw until an official patch can be developed, tested, and safely applied.