PHP Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability in Smart SEO by AxiomThemes
CVE-2026-28117

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Smart Seo
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-28117?

A vulnerability exists in Smart SEO, a WordPress plugin by AxiomThemes, where improper control of filenames allows for PHP Remote File Inclusion. This issue can be exploited to include local files via manipulated paths, potentially leading to unauthorized access and disclosure of sensitive information. Affected versions are up to and including 2.9.

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Affected Version(s)

smart SEO <= n/a

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/smartSEO/...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Tran Nguyen Bao Khanh (VCI - VNPT Cyber Immunity) | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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