CVE-2026-28120 HIGH

CVE-2026-28120: WordPress Dr.Patterson theme <= 1.3.2 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Themerex
Product Dr.Patterson
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 Dr.Patterson dr-patterson allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Dr.Patterson: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Dr.Patterson versions 1.3.2 and earlier contain a flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires specific technical conditions to exploit but does not require user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.3.2 as soon as possible.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable without needing to log in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal data, deface your site, or take it offline without authentication.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; specific technical conditions must be met to trigger the vulnerability.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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