CVE-2026-28030
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Bonbon
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 | bonbon | 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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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-28030 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Bonbon Theme versions up to and including 1.6. 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 vulnerability falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection and is specifically classified as Local File Inclusion.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability could expose sensitive files on the target website, such as those containing database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the site's configuration, this could potentially lead to a full database takeover."}] [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-28030 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Bonbon Theme up to version 1.6. Detection typically involves monitoring for attempts to include local files via HTTP requests targeting the vulnerable theme.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific commands are provided in the resources, common detection methods include inspecting web server logs for suspicious requests containing file inclusion patterns such as "../../" or attempts to access sensitive files like "/etc/passwd" or configuration files.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) or web application firewalls (WAF) can be configured to alert on such patterns. Applying Patchstack’s mitigation rule, which blocks attack attempts, can also help detect and prevent exploitation.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
There is currently no official patch available for the CVE-2026-28030 vulnerability in the Bonbon theme.
Users are strongly advised to immediately apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attack attempts targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to sensitive files on the server, and ensuring proper file permissions can help reduce the risk of exploitation until a safe patch is released.