CVE-2026-28067
Received Received - Intake
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Bassein

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 Bassein bassein allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Bassein: from n/a through <= 1.0.15.
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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-2026-28067
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9727
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
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themerex bassein From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.0.15 (inc)
themerex bassein to 1.0.15 (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-2026-28067 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Bassein Theme versions up to and including 1.0.15.

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, sensitive information such as database credentials can be exposed.

Impact Analysis

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive files on the server, including database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could potentially take over the entire database."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This represents a highly dangerous risk with a CVSS severity score of 8.1.'}] [1]

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate the CVE-2026-28067 Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Bassein Theme (versions up to 1.0.15), immediate steps include applying the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack that blocks attacks exploiting this LFI flaw.

Since no official patch is currently available, using this mitigation rule provides immediate protection until a safe and tested patch can be developed and applied.

Patchstack recommends immediate mitigation or resolution to protect affected websites from potential exploitation that could lead to exposure of sensitive information or database takeover.

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