CVE-2026-28035
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Printy
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 | printy | 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-2026-28035 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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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