CVE-2025-28998 HIGH

CVE-2025-28998: WordPress SERPed.net plugin <= 4.6 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

Vendor Serpednet
Product SERPed.net
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published June 27, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

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 serpednet SERPed.net serped-net allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects SERPed.net: from n/a through <= 4.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

SERPed.net versions 4.6 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The attack requires network access and high technical complexity but no authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability affects the core application logic and could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt service availability without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Potential data breach, unauthorized content modification, or service downtime affecting site operations.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access and high technical complexity to exploit; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 27, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated