CVE-2026-28063
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Asia Garden
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 | asia_garden | to 1.3.1 (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-2026-28063 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Asia Garden Theme versions up to and including 1.3.1. It 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.
This means an attacker can potentially access sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files or database credentials, by tricking the application into including those files.
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?
Since no official patch is currently available for the Asia Garden theme up to version 1.3.1, immediate mitigation steps are critical to protect affected websites.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block attacks targeting this vulnerability, which should be applied as soon as possible.
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules specifically designed to block Local File Inclusion attack patterns targeting the Asia Garden theme.
- Restrict access to sensitive files and directories on the web server to minimize exposure.
- Monitor web server logs closely for suspicious activity and block offending IP addresses.
- Consider disabling or removing the vulnerable theme until an official patch is released.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information like database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Since the vulnerability requires no privileges to exploit, it poses a highly critical risk to affected websites.'}] [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know