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CVE-2026-28053: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Miller

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-28053cvecve-2026-28053
Published: Thu Mar 05 2026 (03/05/2026, 05:54:17 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: ThemeREX
Product: Miller

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Miller christine-miller allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Miller: from n/a through <= 1.3.3.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.1high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 04/29/2026, 05:36:28 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2026-28053 affects ThemeREX Miller versions up to 1.3.3. It arises from improper control over filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow an attacker to include and execute arbitrary local files on the server, potentially leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive files on the server. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Given the high CVSS score (8.1), the impact is severe, potentially enabling full system compromise.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the affected ThemeREX Miller theme or restricting access to vulnerable endpoints to trusted users only.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2026-02-25T12:13:34.839Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69a9205fd1a09e29cbe6cd9f

Added to database: 3/5/2026, 6:19:11 AM

Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:36:28 AM

Last updated: 6/3/2026, 8:10:10 AM

Views: 137

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