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N7 Golf Club theme CVE-2026-28045

HIGH
PHP Remote File Inclusion (CWE-98)
2026-03-05 audit@patchstack.com
8.1
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY
8.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Updated
Apr 23, 2026 - 01:02 vuln.today
v2 (cvss_changed)
Re-analysis Queued
Apr 22, 2026 - 21:37 vuln.today
cvss_changed
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 05, 2026 - 06:16 nvd
HIGH 8.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX N7 | Golf Club Sports & Events n7-golf-club allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects N7 | Golf Club Sports & Events: from n/a through <= 2.16.0.

AnalysisAI

Local File Inclusion in N7 Golf Club WordPress theme through version 2.16.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary server files via crafted PHP file path manipulation. Despite CVSS 8.1, exploitation requires specific attack chain complexity (AC:H). EPSS 0.15% indicates minimal active exploitation observed. No CISA KEV listing or public POC identified at time of analysis, suggesting limited attacker interest in this WordPress theme vulnerability.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability stems from CWE-98 (Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement), commonly caused by unsanitized user input being passed directly to PHP include(), require(), or similar functions. In WordPress themes, this typically manifests when template loading mechanisms accept arbitrary file paths without proper validation or path traversal protection. The 'PHP Remote File Inclusion' classification in the description appears inaccurate-this is confirmed as Local File Inclusion per Patchstack reference and tags, meaning attackers can only read files already present on the server filesystem, not inject remote PHP code. The N7 Golf Club theme by ThemeREX processes file paths in a manner that permits directory traversal sequences (../) to escape intended template directories and access sensitive files like wp-config.php, /etc/passwd, or other configuration files containing database credentials and authentication tokens.

Affected ProductsAI

WordPress theme N7 Golf Club Sports & Events (also marketed as 'n7-golf-club') by ThemeREX, all versions up to and including 2.16.0. Vulnerability affects default theme installations where file include mechanisms are exposed through theme functionality. Per Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/n7-golf-club/vulnerability/wordpress-n7-golf-club-sports-events-theme-2-16-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability, this impacts WordPress sites actively using this theme in production environments. Earlier version baselines unknown-assume all historical versions potentially vulnerable until vendor confirms.

RemediationAI

Upgrade N7 Golf Club theme to version 2.16.1 or later when available-check ThemeForest marketplace or ThemeREX official channels for patched release. Specific fix version not independently confirmed at time of analysis; contact vendor directly via ThemeREX support to verify patched version availability. If immediate upgrade is unavailable, implement compensating controls: (1) Restrict direct web access to theme PHP files via .htaccess rules blocking non-WordPress-core requests to theme directories (trade-off: may break legitimate theme AJAX handlers-test thoroughly); (2) Deploy Web Application Firewall rules detecting directory traversal patterns (../, %2e%2e%2f, encoded variants) in requests to theme endpoints (trade-off: potential false positives on legitimate file browser features); (3) Harden PHP configuration with open_basedir directive restricting file access to WordPress root only (trade-off: may conflict with plugins requiring broader filesystem access). Monitor server logs for suspicious requests containing path traversal sequences targeting wp-content/themes/n7-golf-club/. Full advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/n7-golf-club/vulnerability/wordpress-n7-golf-club-sports-events-theme-2-16-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability

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