CVE-2026-28035
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Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Printy

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-03-06

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Printy printy allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Printy: from n/a through <= 1.8.
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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-06
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-28035
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9697
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
themerex printy to 1.8 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-28035 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Printy Theme versions up to and including 1.8.

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements.

It is classified under OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection vulnerabilities.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can expose sensitive files on the server, such as those containing database credentials.

Depending on the server configuration, this could lead to a full database takeover.

Because the vulnerability allows unauthenticated access to local files, it poses a high risk to the confidentiality and integrity of the affected website.

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Mitigation Strategies

This vulnerability currently has no official patch available.

However, Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that can be applied to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion flaw in the Printy WordPress theme versions up to 1.8.

Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites until an official patch is released and tested.

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