CVE-2026-28060
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX S.King
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 | stephanie_king | to 1.5.3 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-28060 is a high-priority Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress S.King Theme versions up to and including 1.5.3.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website.
By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can potentially access sensitive information such as database credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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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?
This vulnerability has no official patch available yet for the affected ThemeREX S.King versions up to 1.5.3.
Users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation rule immediately to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Taking this step can help protect your website from exploitation until an official patch is developed, tested, and safely applied.