CVE-2026-28053
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
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| themerex | miller | to 1.3.3 (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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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.