CVE-2026-28033
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Edifice
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 | edifice | to 1.8 (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-2026-28033 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Edifice Theme versions up to and including 1.8.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website, which can expose sensitive information such as database credentials.
It arises from improper control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling attackers to manipulate file paths.
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?
There is no official patch currently available for this vulnerability.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that can be applied to block attacks until an official patch is released.
Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites.