CVE-2026-28090 WordPress Gamezone theme <= 1.1.11 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

High 8.1 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a local file inclusion vulnerability in the Gamezone theme to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-28090?

CVE-2026-28090 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in ThemeREX Gamezone, published on 5 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Gamezone gamezone allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Gamezone: from n/a through <= 1.1.11.

Weakness: CWE-98

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28090?

How do I fix CVE-2026-28090?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-28090 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-28090 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28090 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8qgw-93g9-8j84.

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