CVE-2026-28050: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Beacon
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Beacon beacon allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Beacon: from n/a through <= 2.24.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-28050 in ThemeREX Beacon arises from improper validation of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the affected system. The issue affects Beacon versions up to and including 2.24. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Given the high CVSS score and impact metrics, the vulnerability poses a serious security risk to systems running vulnerable versions of ThemeREX Beacon.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin or restricting access to the affected application to trusted users only. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-28050: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Beacon
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Beacon beacon allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Beacon: from n/a through <= 2.24.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-28050 in ThemeREX Beacon arises from improper validation of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the affected system. The issue affects Beacon versions up to and including 2.24. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Given the high CVSS score and impact metrics, the vulnerability poses a serious security risk to systems running vulnerable versions of ThemeREX Beacon.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin or restricting access to the affected application to trusted users only. Monitor the vendor's communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:13:30.134Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a9205dd1a09e29cbe69bb8
Added to database: 3/5/2026, 6:19:09 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:36:06 AM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 5:40:08 PM
Views: 126
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