CVE-2026-28095
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Marcell
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 | marcell | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.2.14 (inc) |
| themerex | marcell | to 1.2.14 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-28095 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Marcell Theme versions up to and including 1.2.14.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website.
By exploiting this flaw, attackers can potentially access sensitive information such as database credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a complete database takeover depending on the website’s configuration.
Since the vulnerability requires no authentication to exploit, it poses a high risk to affected websites.
Sensitive information exposure and potential full control over the database can result in severe security breaches.
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 CVE-2026-28095, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed 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, monitoring and restricting access to sensitive files and ensuring proper web server configuration can help reduce risk until an official patch is released.