CVE-2026-28061
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Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Tiger Claw

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 Tiger Claw tiger-claw allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Tiger Claw: from n/a through <= 1.1.14.
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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-2026-28061
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9721
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Vendor Product Version / Range
themerex tiger_claw to 1.1.14 (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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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-28061 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Tiger Claw Theme versions up to and including 1.1.14.

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

As a result, attackers can read sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing critical information such as database credentials.

Impact Analysis

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive local files, including database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since no authentication is required to exploit this flaw, it poses a significant security risk to affected websites.'}] [1]

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[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability CVE-2026-28061 affects WordPress Tiger Claw Theme versions up to and including 1.1.14 and allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI).'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Since no official patch is currently available, the immediate recommended step is to apply Patchstack's virtual patch mitigation rule, which can block attacks exploiting this vulnerability."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites from potential exploitation.'}] [1]

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