CVE-2026-28055
📛 CVE Title
WordPress M.Williamson theme <= 1.2.11 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX M.Williamson williamson allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects M.Williamson: from n/a through <= 1.2.11.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 8.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 8.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-98 - Reserved
- 2026-02-25
- Published
- 2026-03-05 06:54 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 19:35 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/28xxx/CVE-2026-28055.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-28055 — M.Williamson <= 1.2.11 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2026-03-05 06:16:38 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-04-22 21:27:27 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 8.1 / 10 HIGH source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 2.2 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 5.9 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0017 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 38.08% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-25
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 17:38 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-9715 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Mar 5, 2026, 5:54:17 AM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 5:35:09 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
8.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.1700
- Vendors
- themerex
- Products
-
M.Williamson (n/a ≤≤ 1.2.11)M.Williamson (0 ≤1.2.11)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-hm2g-5gj3-5x9v
ENISA description: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX M.Williamson williamson allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects M.Williamson: from n/a through <= 1.2.11.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| ThemeREX | M.Williamson |
0 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (0)
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NVD-tagged references (1)
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Indicators (3)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
inclusion.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:18 UTC |
| domain |
m.williamson
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:18 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2026-28055
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 13:02 UTC |
Remediations (17)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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Wordfence remediation: M.Williamson | Lawyer & Legal Adviser WordPress ThemeWordfence
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
2026-06-06 13:02 UTC -
web:www.cisecurity.org
<p>Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or ...
2026-05-22 16:24 UTC -
web:securereading.com
Microsoft has released its May 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates addressing multiple critical vulnerabilities affecting enterprise cloud services, operating systems, virtualization infrastructure, authentication platforms, and business applications.
2026-05-22 16:24 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates for 120 flaws and no zero-days disclosed this month.
2026-05-22 16:24 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on March 10, 2026 , addressing 78 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, SQL Server, and .NET. The update includes one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and multiple Critical-rated flaws demanding immediate attention from security teams. The most urgent fix this month is CVE - 2026 -21262, the sole zero-day ...
2026-05-22 16:24 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft has released security updates for 130 vulnerabilities, including 30 critical, in its May 2026 Patch Tuesday rollout.
2026-05-22 16:24 UTC -
web:www.techrepublic.com
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company's largest monthly security updates.
2026-05-22 16:24 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has rolled out fixes for 83 vulnerabilities in its products, including a critical bug, but none of them require urgent attention.
2026-05-22 03:23 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 03:23 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 03:23 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 03:23 UTC -
web:www.helpnetsecurity.com
Microsoft has marked May 2026 Patch Tuesday by releasing fixes for 120+ CVE -numbered vulnerabilities, none of which are actively exploited.
2026-05-22 03:23 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft expects that exploitation is more likely. May's Patch Tuesday is a welcome respite from April, which saw Microsoft fix a near-record 167 security flaws.
2026-05-22 03:23 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
An official website of the United States government Here's how you know
2026-05-22 03:23 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 03:23 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 03:23 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 03:23 UTC
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