CVE-2026-28050 HIGH

CVE-2026-28050: WordPress Beacon theme <= 2.24 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Themerex
Product Beacon
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published March 5, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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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 Beacon beacon allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Beacon: from n/a through <= 2.24.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Beacon versions 2.24 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires high attack complexity but no authentication or user interaction. The exact attack vector is unclear due to incomplete CWE classification. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.24 as soon as a patch becomes available.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Potential data breach, unauthorized content changes, or site downtime affecting all users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access; high attack complexity (specific conditions required).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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