CVE-2026-28050
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Beacon
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 | beacon | to 2.24 (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-2026-28050 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Beacon Theme versions up to and including 2.24.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website on the screen.
It arises from improper control of filenames used in include or require statements in PHP, enabling attackers to access sensitive files.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive files, such as those containing database credentials.
This exposure can potentially enable a complete database takeover depending on the website’s configuration.
Since the vulnerability requires no authentication, attackers can exploit it without any privileges.
No official patch is currently available, but mitigation rules exist to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since there is no official patch available for CVE-2026-28050, immediate mitigation involves applying the mitigation rule released by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites from unauthenticated attackers who could include and display local files, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Additional recommended steps include:
- Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block LFI attempts.
- Monitor web server logs for suspicious activity indicating exploitation attempts.
- Restrict file permissions on the server to limit access to sensitive files.
- Consider disabling or restricting the vulnerable theme until an official patch is released.