CVE-2026-28090
Received Received - Intake
Local File Inclusion in Gamezone ≤ 1.1.11 Enables Code Execution

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 Gamezone gamezone allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Gamezone: from n/a through <= 1.1.11.
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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-05
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-28090
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9745
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack gamezone to 1.1.11 (inc)
themerex gamezone to 1.1.11 (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-2026-28090 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Gamezone Theme versions up to and including 1.1.11.

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

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Mitigation Strategies

This vulnerability currently has no official patch available.

Users are strongly recommended to apply the Patchstack mitigation rule immediately to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Gamezone Theme versions up to 1.1.11.

Additionally, users should monitor for official updates or patches from the vendor to apply once they become available.

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