CVE-2026-28019
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Manoir
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 | manoir | to 1.11 (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-2026-28019 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Manoir Theme versions up to and including 1.11. It 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? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploiting this vulnerability can expose sensitive files on the server, such as those containing database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, this could lead to a complete database takeover, allowing attackers to access, modify, or delete data."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Overall, it poses a high risk to the confidentiality and integrity of your website and its data.'}] [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename in PHP include/require statements.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'To detect exploitation attempts on your system, you can monitor web server logs for suspicious requests that include file paths or parameters attempting Local File Inclusion (LFI). For example, look for URL parameters containing strings like "../../" or references to sensitive files such as "/etc/passwd" or configuration files.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Some example commands to search for potential exploitation attempts in your web server logs (assuming Apache logs in /var/log/apache2/access.log) are:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -i 'include' /var/log/apache2/access.log"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -E '\\.\\./|etc/passwd|config' /var/log/apache2/access.log"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "tail -f /var/log/apache2/access.log | grep -i 'manoir'"}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, using web application firewalls (WAF) or intrusion detection systems (IDS) with rules targeting LFI patterns can help detect exploitation attempts.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is available for this vulnerability as of the publication date, the fastest protection is to apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack that blocks exploitation attempts.
Users are strongly advised to immediately implement Patchstack’s mitigation to secure their websites running the Manoir theme versions up to and including 1.11.
Other immediate steps include:
- Restrict file permissions on the server to limit access to sensitive files.
- Disable or restrict PHP functions that allow file inclusion if not needed.
- Monitor web server logs for suspicious activity as a detection measure.
- Consider temporarily disabling the affected theme or replacing it with a secure alternative until an official patch is released.