CVE-2026-28010
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Scientia theme <= 1.2.4 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Scientia scientia allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Scientia: from n/a through <= 1.2.4.
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 19:24 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/28xxx/CVE-2026-28010.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-28010 — Scientia <= 1.2.4 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2026-03-05 06:16:32 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-04-22 21:26:58 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
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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-2026-9672 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Mar 5, 2026, 5:54:07 AM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 5:24:51 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
-
Scientia (n/a ≤≤ 1.2.4)Scientia (0 ≤1.2.4)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-2j6c-fq3m-x9h3
ENISA description: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Scientia scientia allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Scientia: from n/a through <= 1.2.4.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| ThemeREX | Scientia |
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 (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
inclusion.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:18 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2026-28010
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 13:01 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: Scientia | Public Library & Book Store Education 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 13:01 UTC -
web:carthageelectronics.com
Status: Actively exploited — CISA KEV listed — patch by May 12, 2026 What Happened On April 28, 2026 , CISA added CVE - 2026 -32202 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog with a federal remediation deadline of May 12, 2026 . This vulnerability is the result of an incomplete patch Microsoft released in February for CVE - 2026 -21510.
2026-05-22 16:23 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 16:23 UTC -
web:winbuzzer.com
Microsoft has patched six exploited zero-days in February 2026 Patch Tuesday, addressing 58 vulnerabilities and triggering urgent enterprise remediation .
2026-05-22 16:23 UTC -
web:techcrunch.com
Critical security flaws targeting Windows and Office users allow hackers to take complete control of a victim's computer by clicking a malicious link or opening a file. Patch now.
2026-05-22 16:23 UTC -
web:www.pcworld.com
This month's Patch Tuesday brings over 80 fixes for various security vulnerabilities. Fortunately, none are actively being exploited in the wild yet.
2026-05-22 16:23 UTC -
web:www.techrepublic.com
Microsoft confirmed a Windows zero-click flaw tied to an incomplete patch is being exploited, putting credentials at risk for unpatched users.
2026-05-22 16:23 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday focuses on closing security gaps that attackers could exploit, reinforcing the importance of timely patching in enterprise environments. Here's a quick…
2026-05-22 03:20 UTC -
web:blog.netizen.net
Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday includes security updates for 58 vulnerabilities, with a heavy concentration of zero-days. Six vulnerabilities were actively exploited in the wild, three of which were also publicly disclosed prior to patching. Five vulnerabilities are classified as critical, including three elevation of privilege flaws and two information disclosure issues. Breakdown ...
2026-05-22 03:20 UTC -
web:www.akamai.com
Akamai researchers reveal how an incomplete patch for APT28's zero-day led to CVE - 2026 -32202, a zero-click vulnerability enabling NTLM authentication coercion.
2026-05-22 03:20 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 58 flaws, including 6 actively exploited and three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 03:20 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 03:20 UTC -
web:www.lansweeper.com
Patch Tuesday Microsoft report by Lansweeper. get an overview from all the Microsoft Patch Tuesday 's and fix the vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 03:20 UTC -
web:www.zdnet.com
Microsoft's February Patch fixes 6 zero-days - but some Windows users shouldn't update yet I'm normally in favor of updating ASAP, but recent events have given me pause.
2026-05-22 03:20 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 03:20 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft today released updates to fix more than 50 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software, including patches for a whopping six "zero-day" vulnerabilities that ...
2026-05-22 03:20 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 03:20 UTC
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