CVE-2026-28027: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Kayon
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Kayon kayon allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Kayon: from n/a through <= 1.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-28027 in ThemeREX Kayon involves improper control of the filename parameter in PHP include/require statements, resulting in a PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI) issue. This flaw exists in Kayon versions up to 1.3 and allows an unauthenticated attacker to include local files on the server. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to disclosure of sensitive local files, potential execution of arbitrary code, and full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS score of 8.1 reflects a high impact on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to vulnerable endpoints and applying any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor. Monitor official ThemeREX communications for updates.
CVE-2026-28027: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Kayon
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Kayon kayon allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Kayon: from n/a through <= 1.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-28027 in ThemeREX Kayon involves improper control of the filename parameter in PHP include/require statements, resulting in a PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI) issue. This flaw exists in Kayon versions up to 1.3 and allows an unauthenticated attacker to include local files on the server. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to disclosure of sensitive local files, potential execution of arbitrary code, and full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS score of 8.1 reflects a high impact on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to vulnerable endpoints and applying any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor. Monitor official ThemeREX communications for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:13:18.740Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a9205ad1a09e29cbe69b3c
Added to database: 3/5/2026, 6:19:06 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:33:41 AM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 2:01:51 AM
Views: 72
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