CVE-2026-28056

Name: CVE-2026-28056
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-05T06:16:39.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28056 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX MCKinney's Politics mckinney-politics allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects MCKinney's Politics: from n/a through <= 1.2.8.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX MCKinney's Politics mckinney-politics allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects MCKinney's Politics: from n/a through <= 1.2.8.

Metrics

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

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-98

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/mckinney-politics/vulnerability/wordpress-mckinney-s-politics-theme-1-2-8-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28056?

How severe is CVE-2026-28056?

CVE-2026-28056 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28056?

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Source: NVD / NIST