CVE-2026-28061
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Tiger Claw
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 | tiger_claw | to 1.1.14 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'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]
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?
[{'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]