CVE-2026-28085
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Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Mahogany

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 Mahogany mahogany allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Mahogany: from n/a through <= 2.9.
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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-2026-28085
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9740
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Vendor Product Version / Range
themerex mahogany to 2.9 (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-2026-28085 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Mahogany Theme versions up to and including 2.9.

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

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Mitigation Strategies

This vulnerability currently has no official patch available. However, Patchstack has released a mitigation rule that can be applied to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion issue in the Mahogany WordPress theme versions up to 2.9.

It is recommended to immediately apply this mitigation rule to protect affected websites until an official patch is released and tested.

Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to vulnerable theme files and ensuring proper security configurations can help reduce risk.

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