CVE-2026-28059: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Dermatology Clinic
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Dermatology Clinic dermatology-clinic allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Dermatology Clinic: from n/a through <= 1.4.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-28059 affects the ThemeREX Dermatology Clinic theme for WordPress, specifically versions up to 1.4.3. It arises from improper control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI). This can allow an attacker to include unauthorized files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, but high attack complexity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in full compromise of the affected web server running the Dermatology Clinic theme, including unauthorized disclosure of sensitive files, modification of data, and disruption of service. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the published date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, users should consider disabling or removing the affected theme version to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official fixes promptly once released.
CVE-2026-28059: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Dermatology Clinic
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Dermatology Clinic dermatology-clinic allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Dermatology Clinic: from n/a through <= 1.4.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-28059 affects the ThemeREX Dermatology Clinic theme for WordPress, specifically versions up to 1.4.3. It arises from improper control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion (LFI). This can allow an attacker to include unauthorized files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, but high attack complexity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in full compromise of the affected web server running the Dermatology Clinic theme, including unauthorized disclosure of sensitive files, modification of data, and disruption of service. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the published date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, users should consider disabling or removing the affected theme version to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official fixes promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:13:34.840Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a9205fd1a09e29cbe6cdb1
Added to database: 3/5/2026, 6:19:11 AM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 12:10:31 PM
Last updated: 4/19/2026, 5:19:16 PM
Views: 62
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