CVE-2026-28031
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Invetex
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 | invetex | to 2.18 (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-2026-28031 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Invetex Theme versions up to and including 2.18. It arises from improper control of filenames used in include or require statements in PHP, allowing an attacker to include and display local files from the target website.
This vulnerability can be exploited without authentication, meaning anyone can attempt to leverage it. It falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials by including local files from the server.
Depending on the server configuration, an attacker could potentially achieve a complete database takeover.
Because the vulnerability requires no authentication to exploit, it poses a high risk to affected websites.
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?
No official patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
However, Patchstack has released a mitigation rule that can block exploitation attempts until an official patch is developed and safely applied.
Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites.