CVE-2026-28097
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Artrium ≤1.0.14 Allows 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 | artrium | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.0.14 (inc) |
| themerex | artrium | to 1.0.14 (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
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-28097 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Artrium Theme versions up to and including 1.0.14. It arises from improper control of filenames used in include or require statements in PHP, allowing an attacker to include and display local files from the target website.
This means an unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw to access sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing critical information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information such as database credentials by including local files from the server.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could leverage this information to perform a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability is considered high risk with a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation and severe impact.'}] [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability allows an attacker to include and display local files via the WordPress Artrium Theme, which can be detected by monitoring for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to exploit Local File Inclusion (LFI).'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Detection can involve inspecting web server logs for requests containing suspicious parameters or payloads that try to include local files, such as those containing directory traversal sequences (e.g., ../) or attempts to include sensitive files like /etc/passwd.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Example commands to detect such attempts include using grep on web server logs:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -i 'include' /var/log/apache2/access.log"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "grep -E '\\.\\./|etc/passwd|boot.ini' /var/log/apache2/access.log"}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': "tail -f /var/log/apache2/access.log | grep -i 'artrium'"}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Additionally, network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) or web application firewalls (WAF) can be configured to detect and alert on patterns consistent with LFI attacks targeting this theme.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Artrium theme.
Since no official patch is currently available for the affected theme versions (up to 1.0.14), it is critical to implement this mitigation to prevent exploitation.
Other recommended steps include:
- Temporarily disabling or removing the vulnerable Artrium theme if possible.
- Restricting file permissions on the server to limit access to sensitive files.
- Monitoring logs closely for any signs of exploitation attempts.
- Implementing or enhancing web application firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious requests.