CVE-2026-28026
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Motorix ThemeREX
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 | motorix | to 1.6 (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-2026-28026 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Motorix Theme versions up to and including 1.6. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit improper control of filenames in include/require statements within the PHP program. By doing so, attackers can include and display local files from the target website.
This flaw falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection and specifically involves Local File Inclusion, which can lead to exposure of sensitive information.
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?
Users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation measures immediately to protect their websites.
Since no official patch is currently available for the Motorix theme, applying the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability is the recommended immediate step.