CVE-2026-28033 HIGH

CVE-2026-28033: WordPress Edifice theme <= 1.8 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Themerex
Product Edifice
Weakness CWE-98 · PHP file inclusion
Published March 5, 2026
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 ThemeREX Edifice edifice allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Edifice: from n/a through <= 1.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Edifice versions 1.8 and earlier contain a flaw that allows attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity but no authentication. All three impact categories (confidentiality, integrity, availability) are affected. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.8 as soon as a patch is available.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify site content, or cause the site to become unavailable.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Potential data breach, unauthorized content changes, or service disruption depending on attacker capability.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access; no authentication required, but attack complexity is high.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 5, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated