CVE-2026-28118 WordPress Welldone theme <= 2.4 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
An attacker can exploit a local file inclusion vulnerability in the Welldone WordPress theme to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-28118?
CVE-2026-28118 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in axiomthemes Welldone, published on 5 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-98
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28118?
How do I fix CVE-2026-28118?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-28118 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-28118 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-28118 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9rv9-h562-77wf.