CVE-2026-28045
PHP Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX N7 Golf Club
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-05
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| themerex | n7_golf_club | From 1.0 (inc) to 2.16.0 (inc) |
| themerex | n7_golf_club | to 2.16.0 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-28045 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress N7 | Golf Club Sports & Events Theme versions up to and including 2.16.0.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include local files from the target website and display their contents.
It arises from improper control of the filename used in include/require statements in PHP, which can be exploited to access sensitive files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can expose sensitive information such as database credentials by allowing attackers to read local files on the server.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, this could lead to a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Because the attacker can access critical files without authentication, the security and integrity of the website and its data are at significant risk.'}] [1]
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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include local files from the target website and display their contents. Detection can involve monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI) patterns, such as requests containing file path traversal sequences or attempts to include sensitive files.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific commands are provided in the resources, common detection methods include analyzing web server logs for unusual requests with parameters that include file paths or suspicious strings like "../" or attempts to access files such as "/etc/passwd".'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, using web application firewalls (WAF) with rules targeting LFI attacks, such as the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack, can help detect and block exploitation attempts.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Users are strongly advised to implement these mitigation measures immediately to protect their websites from potential exploitation.
Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to sensitive files and ensuring proper input validation on the affected theme can help reduce risk until an official patch is released.