CVE-2026-28028
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Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in MoneyFlow ThemeREX Plugin

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-03-06

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX MoneyFlow moneyflow allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects MoneyFlow: from n/a through <= 1.0.
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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-06
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-28028
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9690
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
themerex moneyflow to 1.0 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-28028 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress MoneyFlow Theme versions up to and including 1.0.

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website.

By exploiting this flaw, attackers can potentially access sensitive information such as database credentials.

Impact Analysis

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Attackers can gain access to sensitive information, which may compromise the security and integrity of your website.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since the vulnerability is unauthenticated, it can be exploited without any credentials, increasing the risk.'}] [1]

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, which may be detected by monitoring for unusual HTTP requests that attempt to include local files via the MoneyFlow theme.

Since no official patch is available, detection can focus on identifying exploitation attempts by looking for suspicious URL parameters or requests that try to include local files.

Specific commands are not provided in the available resources, but typical detection methods include analyzing web server logs for requests containing suspicious include or require statements or unusual file paths.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation is advised to prevent exploitation of this high-severity Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the MoneyFlow theme.

  • Apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is released.
  • Monitor your web server logs for suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts.
  • Consider disabling or removing the vulnerable MoneyFlow theme if possible until a patch is available.
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