CVE-2026-28117 - Vulnerability Analysis

Overview

axiomthemes smart SEO <= 2.9 contains a file inclusion vulnerability caused by improper control of filename in include/require statements, letting remote attackers include local files, exploit requires crafted request.

Severity & Score

Impact

Remote attackers can include and execute local files, potentially leading to remote code execution or information disclosure.

Mitigation

Update to the latest version beyond 2.9.

References

• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/smartSEO/vulnerability/wordpress-smart-seo-theme-2-9-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Social Media Activity(1 post)

TheHackerWire

@thehackerwire

Mar 5, 2026

🟠 CVE-2026-28117 - High (8.1) Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes smart SEO smartSEO allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects smart SEO: from n/a through <= 2.9. 🔗 https://www.thehackerwire.com/vulnerability/CVE-2026-28117/ #CVE #vulnerability #infosec #cybersecurity #security #Tenda #patchstack

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