CVE-2026-28065
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Eject
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 | eject | to 2.17 (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-2026-28065 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Eject Theme versions up to and including 2.17. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements.
By leveraging this flaw, attackers can potentially access sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files or 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?
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website, which can be detected by monitoring for unusual HTTP requests attempting to access local files via the vulnerable ThemeREX Eject theme.
Specific commands or detection methods are not provided in the available resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation involves applying the mitigation rule released by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this issue.
Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites from potential exploitation.
Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to sensitive files and ensuring proper configuration of the website can help reduce risk.