CVE-2026-28062: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Happy Baby
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Happy Baby happy-baby allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Happy Baby: from n/a through <= 1.2.12.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The ThemeREX Happy Baby WordPress theme versions up to 1.2.12 contain a vulnerability classified as CVE-2026-28062, which is an improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP code. This vulnerability allows PHP Local File Inclusion, enabling an attacker to include local files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and the affected product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion on the affected server, which may allow attackers to read sensitive files, execute arbitrary code, or cause denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.1 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
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 replacing the affected theme to mitigate risk. Monitor official ThemeREX communications for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-28062: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Happy Baby
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Happy Baby happy-baby allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Happy Baby: from n/a through <= 1.2.12.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The ThemeREX Happy Baby WordPress theme versions up to 1.2.12 contain a vulnerability classified as CVE-2026-28062, which is an improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP code. This vulnerability allows PHP Local File Inclusion, enabling an attacker to include local files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and the affected product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion on the affected server, which may allow attackers to read sensitive files, execute arbitrary code, or cause denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.1 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
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 replacing the affected theme to mitigate risk. Monitor official ThemeREX communications for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:13:34.841Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a92061d1a09e29cbe6ce3f
Added to database: 3/5/2026, 6:19:13 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:37:34 AM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 2:17:01 PM
Views: 142
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