CVE-2026-28046
Received Received - Intake
Local File Inclusion in Law Office Plugin ≤ 3.3.0 Allows Code Execution

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 Law Office law-office allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Law Office: from n/a through <= 3.3.0.
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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-2026-28046
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9706
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Vendor Product Version / Range
themerex law_office to 3.3.0 (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-2026-28046 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Law Office Theme versions up to and including 3.3.0.

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

As a result, attackers can potentially access sensitive information stored on the server, such as database credentials.

Impact Analysis

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Mitigation Strategies

Since no official patch is currently available for this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Law Office Theme up to version 3.3.0, immediate mitigation is critical.

  • Apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
  • Monitor your website for any suspicious activity that might indicate exploitation attempts.
  • Plan to update or patch the theme as soon as an official fix is released.
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