CVE-2026-28098
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Save Life
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 | save_life | to 1.2.13 (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-2026-28098 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Save Life Theme versions up to and including 1.2.13.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename parameters in PHP include/require statements.
As a result, sensitive information such as database credentials can be exposed.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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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?
The vulnerability CVE-2026-28098 affects the WordPress Save Life Theme versions up to and including 1.2.13 and allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI) attacks.
Since no official patch is currently available, it is strongly recommended to immediately apply the mitigation rules provided by Patchstack to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability.
Applying these mitigation rules can help protect your website from exploitation until an official patch is released and tested.