CVE-2026-28118 HIGH

CVE-2026-28118: WordPress Welldone theme <= 2.4 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Axiomthemes
Product Welldone
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 axiomthemes Welldone welldone allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Welldone: from n/a through <= 2.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Welldone versions 2.4 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires network access but no authentication or user interaction. Attack complexity is high, suggesting a non-trivial exploitation path. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.4 as soon as a patch becomes available.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Confidential data exposure, unauthorized content modification, or service downtime depending on attacker intent.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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