CVE-2026-28091
Local File Inclusion in Coleo ≤1.1.7 Enables Code Execution
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 | coleo | 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-2026-28091 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Coleo Theme versions up to and including 1.1.7. It 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.
This means the attacker can trick the application into loading files from the server that should not be accessible, potentially exposing sensitive information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials.
Depending on the website’s configuration, an attacker could achieve a complete database takeover.
Because the vulnerability is unauthenticated and has a high CVSS score of 8.1, it poses a significant risk and likelihood of exploitation.
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?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for this vulnerability, the immediate recommended step is to apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Users are strongly advised to implement this mitigation immediately to protect their websites from potential exploitation.
Additionally, consider restricting access to sensitive files on the server and monitoring web traffic for suspicious activity.