CVE-2026-28053
Received Received - Intake
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Miller ≤1.3.3 Allows Code Execution

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 Miller christine-miller allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Miller: from n/a through <= 1.3.3.
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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-05
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28053
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9713
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Vendor Product Version / Range
themerex miller to 1.3.3 (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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[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, attackers could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This represents a highly dangerous threat with a CVSS severity score of 8.1, indicating it is expected to be exploited in the wild.'}] [1]

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-28053 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Miller Theme versions up to and including 1.3.3.

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

As a result, attackers can potentially access sensitive information stored on the server.

Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability affects the WordPress Miller Theme versions up to and including 1.3.3 and allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files, potentially exposing sensitive information.

No official patch is currently available for the Miller Theme.

Users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation rule immediately, which blocks attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official fix is provided.

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