CVE-2026-28029 HIGH

CVE-2026-28029: WordPress EmojiNation theme <= 1.0.12 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Themerex
Product EmojiNation
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published March 5, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX EmojiNation emojination allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects EmojiNation: from n/a through <= 1.0.12.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

EmojiNation versions 1.0.12 and earlier contain a flaw that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires complex network conditions to exploit but does not require authentication or user interaction. All sites running affected versions should update immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal data, alter pages, or take the site offline without needing a user account.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access; no authentication or user interaction required, but exploitation requires specific network conditions.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 5, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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