CVE-2026-28034
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Progress ThemeREX
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 | progress | to 1.2 (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-2026-28034 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Progress Theme versions up to and including 1.2.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include local files from the target website and display their contents.
It arises from improper control of filenames used in include/require statements in PHP, which can be exploited to access sensitive files.
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?
Since no official patch is currently available for this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Progress Theme up to version 1.2, immediate mitigation involves applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack.
Patchstack recommends the immediate application of their mitigation to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability until an official patch is released.
This mitigation can help prevent exploitation by unauthenticated attackers who could otherwise include local files and potentially expose sensitive information.