CVE-2026-28124
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Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in AncoraThemes Notarius

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 AncoraThemes Notarius notarius allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Notarius: from n/a through <= 1.9.
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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-2026-28124
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9776
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ancorathemes notarius From 1.0 (inc) to 1.9 (inc)
ancorathemes notarius to 1.9 (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-2026-28124 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.

Impact Analysis

[{'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]

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Mitigation Strategies

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.

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