CVE-2026-28095
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Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Marcell

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 Marcell marcell allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Marcell: from n/a through <= 1.2.14.
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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
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-28095
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9750
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
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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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-2026-28095 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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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Detection Guidance

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-28095 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability affecting the WordPress Marcell Theme up to version 1.2.14. Detection typically involves monitoring for attempts to include local files via HTTP requests targeting the vulnerable theme.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific commands are provided in the resources, common detection methods include inspecting web server logs for suspicious requests containing file inclusion patterns such as "../" sequences or attempts to access sensitive files like /etc/passwd or configuration files.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) or web application firewalls (WAF) can be configured to detect and alert on such patterns.'}] [1]

Mitigation Strategies

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.

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