CVE-2026-28098
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Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Save Life

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 Save Life save-life allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Save Life: from n/a through <= 1.2.13.
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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
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28098
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9753
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Vendor Product Version / Range
themerex save_life to 1.2.13 (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-2026-28098 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.

Impact Analysis

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Mitigation Strategies

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.

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