CVE-2026-28056
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX MCKinney's Politics mckinney-politics allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects MCKinney's Politics: from n/a through <= 1.2.8.
Analysis
ThemeREX MCKinney's Politics plugin versions up to 1.2.8 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on affected servers. The flaw stems from improper validation of file paths in PHP include/require statements, enabling attackers to access sensitive configuration files and potentially execute code. …
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Remediation
Within 24 hours: Identify all WordPress installations using MCKinney's Politics theme and document affected systems; implement WAF rules to block suspicious file inclusion patterns targeting the vulnerable plugin. Within 7 days: Contact ThemeREX for patch availability and timeline; if unavailable, disable the vulnerable theme on non-critical systems or restrict administrative access. …
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