CVE-2026-28048
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in FlashMart
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 |
|---|---|---|
| magentech | flashmart | to 2.0.15 (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-2026-28048 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress FlashMart Theme versions up to and including 2.0.15. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to manipulate the PHP include or require statements to include and display local files from the target website.
This improper control of filenames can lead to exposure of sensitive information stored in local files, such as database credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can allow attackers to access and display sensitive local files on the affected website.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This exposure could lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration, posing a severe security risk."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.1.'}] [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 attacker to include and display local files via the FlashMart WordPress theme, which can be detected by monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI).'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'You can look for HTTP requests containing parameters that include file paths or attempts to access sensitive files such as /etc/passwd or configuration files.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Use web server logs to search for suspicious requests, for example, using grep to find requests with suspicious parameters: grep -i 'include' /var/log/apache2/access.log"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "Use curl or wget to test if the site is vulnerable by attempting to include a known local file, e.g.: curl 'http://targetsite.com/?page=../../../../etc/passwd'"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Employ web application scanners or vulnerability scanners that support detection of Local File Inclusion vulnerabilities.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for the FlashMart theme, immediate mitigation involves applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
Additional steps include restricting access to the vulnerable theme, disabling or removing the FlashMart theme if not in use, and monitoring for suspicious activity.
It is also recommended to keep backups and prepare to update the theme once an official patch is released.