CVE-2026-28020: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Chroma
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Chroma chroma allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Chroma: from n/a through <= 1.11.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in ThemeREX Chroma arises from insufficient validation of filenames in PHP include or require statements, leading to PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow an attacker to cause the application to include unintended local files, which may result in arbitrary code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. The affected versions include all releases up to and including 1.11. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of the affected system by allowing arbitrary local file inclusion, potentially exposing sensitive data or enabling remote code execution. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of this impact. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users of ThemeREX Chroma up to version 1.11 should monitor the vendor's advisories for updates and consider restricting access to vulnerable installations until a fix is released. Employing web application firewalls or other protective controls may help mitigate risk in the interim. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-28020: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Chroma
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Chroma chroma allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Chroma: from n/a through <= 1.11.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in ThemeREX Chroma arises from insufficient validation of filenames in PHP include or require statements, leading to PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow an attacker to cause the application to include unintended local files, which may result in arbitrary code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. The affected versions include all releases up to and including 1.11. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of the affected system by allowing arbitrary local file inclusion, potentially exposing sensitive data or enabling remote code execution. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of this impact. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users of ThemeREX Chroma up to version 1.11 should monitor the vendor's advisories for updates and consider restricting access to vulnerable installations until a fix is released. Employing web application firewalls or other protective controls may help mitigate risk in the interim. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:13:12.449Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a9205ad1a09e29cbe69b27
Added to database: 3/5/2026, 6:19:06 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:32:40 AM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 8:17:33 AM
Views: 84
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