CVE-2026-28069
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Le Truffe
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 | le_truffe | to 1.1.7 (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-2026-28069 is a high-priority Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Le Truffe Theme versions up to and including 1.1.7.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website, potentially exposing sensitive information such as database credentials.
It is caused by improper control of the filename used in include/require statements in the PHP program.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to exposure of sensitive information, including database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This could result in significant security breaches and compromise of the affected website.'}] [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-2026-28069 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Le Truffe Theme up to version 1.1.7. Detection typically involves monitoring for attempts to include local files via HTTP requests targeting the vulnerable theme.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific commands are provided in the resources, common detection methods include inspecting web server logs for suspicious requests containing file inclusion patterns such as "../" sequences or attempts to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) or web application firewalls (WAF) can be configured to detect and alert on such patterns.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2026-28069, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
Users are advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites from exploitation.
Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to the vulnerable theme and limiting file inclusion capabilities can help reduce risk until an official patch is released.