CVE-2026-28056
Local File Inclusion in MCKinney Politics PHP Theme
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-05
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| themerex | mckinney_politics | to 1.2.8 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "CVE-2026-28056 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress MCKinney's Politics Theme versions up to and including 1.2.8. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP."}] [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials by allowing attackers to include local files. Depending on the website's configuration, exploitation could result in a complete database takeover, posing a high security risk."}] [1]
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?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability allows an attacker to include and display local files via the MCKinney's Politics WordPress theme, which may be detected by monitoring for unusual HTTP requests attempting to access local files through the theme."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since no official patch is available, detection can involve checking web server logs for suspicious requests containing file inclusion patterns or parameters targeting the vulnerable theme.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Specific commands are not provided in the available resources.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation rule immediately to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is released.
Since no official patch is currently available, applying this mitigation is the best immediate step to protect your website.