CVE-2026-28033

Description

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.

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 19:31 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/28xxx/CVE-2026-28033.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2026-28033 — Edifice <= 1.8 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion

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NVD published: 2026-03-05 06:16:36 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

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

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EUVD ID: EUVD-2026-9695
Assigner: Patchstack
Published: Mar 5, 2026, 5:54:13 AM
Updated: Apr 28, 2026, 5:31:51 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: Edifice (n/a ≤≤ 1.8)

Edifice (0 ≤1.8)
Aliases: GHSA-w2gp-vcfh-vp3g

ENISA description: 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.

EUVD references (1)

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/edifice/vulnerability/wordpress-edifice-theme-1-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
ThemeREX	Edifice	`0` (affected)	—

Vendor references (1)

References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/edifice/vulnerability/wordpress-edifice-theme-1-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb-entry

MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org

Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/edifice/vulnerability/wordpress-edifice-theme-1-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb-entry

Web references (0)

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No web references attached yet.

NVD-tagged references (1)

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https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/edifice/vulnerability/wordpress-edifice-theme-1-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com

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-2026-28033`	no local data	2026-06-06 13:01 UTC

Remediations (14)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

Wordfence remediation: Edifice

Wordfence

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
Microsoft Confirms Active 0-Day Exploit—Check Emergency Mitigation

web:www.forbes.com

Updated May 18: This article has been updated to include further details on the emergency mitigation process recommended by Microsoft after the CVE - 2026 -42897 Exchange Server zero-day was ...

2026-05-22 16:23 UTC
Kerberos RC4 Hardening: CVE-2026-20833 Guide - cayosoft.com

web:www.cayosoft.com

You may have heard the latest news around CVE‑2026‑20833, and if you're an Active Directory admin, this one's worth stopping for. Microsoft is retiring Kerberos RC4, not as optional hardening or a best practice, but as a secure‑by‑design enforcement change rolling out in phases.

2026-05-22 16:23 UTC
May 2026 Patch Tuesday: Updates and Analysis | CrowdStrike

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 16:23 UTC
Microsoft March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 79 flaws

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 03:43 UTC
Patch Tuesday May 2026: Security Updates & CVE Analysis

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 03:43 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday March 2026 - 78 Vulnerabilities Fixed ...

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 03:43 UTC
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, May 2026 Security Update Review

web:blog.qualys.com

May 2026's Patch Tuesday arrives with Microsoft addressing a fresh set of vulnerabilities across its ecosystem, reinforcing the ongoing need for timely patching in an increasingly threat-heavy…

2026-05-22 03:43 UTC
Microsoft May 2026 Patch Tuesday: Many fixes, but no zero-days

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 03:43 UTC
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2026

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 03:43 UTC
Microsoft's March 2026 update fixes 80+ security vulnerabilities

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 03:43 UTC
I tested Windows 11 March 2026 Updates: Everything new ... - Windows Latest

web:www.windowslatest.com

Windows 11 March 2026 Patch Tuesday update adds Emoji 16.0, Sysmon, network speed test, reliability improvements, and security fixes.

2026-05-22 03:43 UTC
Patch Tuesday, May 2026 Edition - Krebs on Security

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 03:43 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

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 03:43 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-28033.json.

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