CVE-2026-28029
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX EmojiNation
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 | emojination | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.0.12 (inc) |
| themerex | emojination | 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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AI Powered Q&A
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website, which can be detected by monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) in the EmojiNation theme.
While no specific commands are provided, detection can involve inspecting web server logs for unusual requests containing file path traversal patterns or attempts to include local files via the vulnerable PHP include/require statements.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-28029 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress EmojiNation Theme versions up to and including 1.0.12.
This vulnerability 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.
As a result, sensitive information such as database credentials can be exposed.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive files on the server, including database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could potentially take over the entire database."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This can result in severe security breaches, data loss, and unauthorized access to critical information.'}] [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for the EmojiNation theme, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Users are advised to implement this mitigation promptly to protect their sites from potential exploitation until an official patch is released.