CVE-2026-28022
PHP Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Foodie
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 | foodie | From 1.0 (inc) to 1.14 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-28022 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Foodie Theme versions up to and including 1.14. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.
This vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection and specifically involves PHP Remote File Inclusion leading to Local File Inclusion.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can allow attackers to access and display sensitive local files on the affected website, potentially exposing critical information such as database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, this could lead to a complete database takeover, posing a high risk to the security and integrity of the website."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.1, indicating a significant likelihood of exploitation and impact.'}] [1]
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 released a mitigation rule that can be applied to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Foodie Theme versions up to 1.14.
It is recommended to immediately apply this mitigation rule to protect affected websites until an official fix is provided.