CVE-2026-28013
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Kratz
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 | kratz | 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-2026-28013 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Kratz Theme versions up to and including 1.0.12. It allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website.
This means an attacker can exploit the vulnerability to access sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files or database credentials, by manipulating the filename used in include or require statements in the PHP code.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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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?
This vulnerability currently has no official patch available.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that blocks attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion flaw, providing the fastest protection until an official patch is released and can be safely applied.
It is recommended to immediately apply this mitigation rule to protect affected websites running the WordPress Kratz Theme versions up to and including 1.0.12.