CVE-2026-28067
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Bassein
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 | bassein | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.0.15 (inc) |
| themerex | bassein | to 1.0.15 (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-2026-28067 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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'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]
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?
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.