CVE-2026-28125
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in AncoraThemes Midi
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 | midi | to 1.14 (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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-28125 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Midi Theme versions up to and including 1.14. It arises from improper control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, allowing an attacker to include and display local files from the target website.
This vulnerability enables an unauthenticated attacker to access sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing critical information such as database credentials.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information stored on the server, including database credentials.
Depending on the server configuration, an attacker could leverage this information to take over the entire database, leading to severe security breaches.
Since the vulnerability allows unauthenticated access, it poses a high risk to affected websites.
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 this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Midi Theme up to version 1.14, immediate mitigation involves applying the Patchstack mitigation rule designed to block attacks exploiting this issue.
- Apply the Patchstack mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block exploitation attempts.
- Monitor your website for any suspicious activity related to file inclusion attempts.
- Consider restricting file inclusion permissions and reviewing server configurations to minimize risk.