CVE-2026-28129
Local File Inclusion in Little Birdies PHP Plugin
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 |
|---|---|---|
| axiomthemes | little_birdies | From 1.0 (inc) to 1.3.16 (inc) |
| axiomthemes | little_birdies | to 1.3.16 (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-2026-28129 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Little Birdies Theme versions up to and including 1.3.16.
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website.
It arises due to improper control of filenames used in include/require statements in the PHP program.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'CVE-2026-28129 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Little Birdies Theme up to version 1.3.16 that allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website.'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'To detect this vulnerability on your system, you can monitor for suspicious HTTP requests attempting to include local files via the theme, such as requests containing parameters that try to load local files (e.g., using "../../" sequences or file paths).'}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'While no specific commands are provided in the resources, common detection methods include:'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Using web server logs to search for suspicious URL patterns that attempt file inclusion.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Employing tools like curl or wget to test if local files can be included by sending crafted requests to the vulnerable endpoints.'}, {'type': 'list_item', 'content': 'Using intrusion detection systems (IDS) or web application firewalls (WAF) with rules targeting LFI attack patterns.'}] [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for CVE-2026-28129, immediate mitigation steps are critical to protect your website.
- Apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this vulnerability.
- Restrict access to the vulnerable theme files and monitor for suspicious activity.
- Consider disabling or removing the Little Birdies theme until a secure patch is released.
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block Local File Inclusion attempts.
- Regularly monitor security advisories for updates or official patches.