CVE-2026-28052
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Local File Inclusion in Peter Mason ThemeREX

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-03-05

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Peter Mason petermason allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Peter Mason: from n/a through <= 1.4.5.

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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-05
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-03-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-28052
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9712

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack peter_mason_theme to 1.4.5 (inc)
petermason theme_rex to 1.4.5 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-28052 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Peter Mason Theme versions up to and including 1.4.5.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website's server."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'By exploiting this flaw, attackers can potentially access sensitive information such as database credentials.'}] [1]

Impact Analysis

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to severe security risks including exposure of sensitive files on the server.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Attackers may gain access to critical information like database credentials, which could result in a complete database takeover depending on the website's configuration."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since the vulnerability requires no authentication, it poses a high risk of exploitation.'}] [1]

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation is recommended to prevent exploitation of the Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Peter Mason Theme versions up to 1.4.5.

Since no official patch is currently available, users are strongly advised to implement the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack, which can block attacks targeting this vulnerability.

  • Apply Patchstack’s mitigation rule immediately to protect your website.
  • Monitor your website for any suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts.

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