CVE-2026-28124
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in AncoraThemes Notarius
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ancorathemes | notarius | From 1.0 (inc) to 1.9 (inc) |
| ancorathemes | notarius | to 1.9 (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-2026-28124 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Notarius Theme versions up to and including 1.9.
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in the PHP program.
As a result, attackers can potentially access sensitive information stored on the server, such as database credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive files on the server, including critical data like database credentials.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "Depending on the website's configuration, an attacker could achieve a complete database takeover."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'The vulnerability is considered highly dangerous with a CVSS severity score of 8.1 and is expected to be exploited in the wild.'}] [1]
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?
Since no official patch is currently available for the Notarius theme, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule that blocks attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Patchstack recommends implementing this mitigation or other protective measures promptly to prevent exploitation until an official patch is released.