CVE-2026-28128
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Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ThemeREX Verse

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 Verse verse allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Verse: from n/a through <= 1.7.0.
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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
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-28128
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9780
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
themerex verse From 1.0 (inc) to 1.7.0 (inc)
themerex verse to 1.7.0 (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-2026-28128 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Verse Theme versions up to and including 1.7.0.

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.

As a result, sensitive information such as database credentials can be exposed.

Impact Analysis

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[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'This vulnerability currently has no official patch available for the ThemeREX Verse theme up to version 1.7.0.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "It is recommended to immediately implement Patchstack's protection services to safeguard affected websites until a safe patch is released."}] [1]

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