CVE-2026-28084
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Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Bazinga

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 Bazinga bazinga allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Bazinga: from n/a through <= 1.1.9.
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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-2026-28084
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9739
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Vendor Product Version / Range
themerex bazinga to 1.1.9 (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-2026-28084 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Bazinga Theme versions up to and including 1.1.9.

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.

As a result, sensitive information such as database credentials can be exposed.

Impact Analysis

[{'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 represents a highly dangerous risk with a CVSS severity score of 8.1.'}] [1]

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate the CVE-2026-28084 vulnerability in the WordPress Bazinga Theme (versions up to 1.1.9), users should immediately apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.

Since no official patch is currently available for the theme, applying this mitigation is critical to protect websites from potential exploitation that could lead to sensitive information disclosure or database takeover.

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