CVE-2026-28068
Local File Inclusion in Rhythmo <= 1.3.4 PHP Theme Vulnerability
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 | rhythmo | to 1.3.4 (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-2026-28068 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Rhythmo Theme versions up to and including 1.3.4.
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 stored on the server, such as database credentials, can be exposed.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploiting 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': 'Since no authentication is required to exploit this flaw, it poses a high risk to affected websites.'}] [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-28068 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Rhythmo Theme versions up to 1.3.4 that allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files. Detection typically involves monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit file inclusion, such as requests containing file path traversal patterns or attempts to include local files via URL parameters.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific detection commands are provided, common approaches include using web server logs to search for suspicious requests with patterns like "?file=", "?include=", or directory traversal sequences (e.g., "../"). Tools like grep can be used on access logs, for example:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'grep -iE "(\\?file=|\\?include=|\\.\\./)" /var/log/apache2/access.log'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'grep -i "rhythmo" /var/log/apache2/access.log'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting Local File Inclusion attacks can help detect and block exploitation attempts.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2026-28068, immediate mitigation is critical to protect affected websites running the Rhythmo Theme version 1.3.4 or earlier.
- Apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack that can block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
- Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block Local File Inclusion attempts.
- Monitor web server logs for suspicious requests that may indicate exploitation attempts.
- Plan to update or patch the Rhythmo Theme as soon as an official fix becomes available.