Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in serpednet SERPed.net serped-net allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects SERPed.net: from n/a through <= 4.6.
Published: 2025-06-27
Score: 8.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Improper control of filename in the SERPed.net plugin’s include/require statement permits local file inclusion. This flaw can enable an attacker to read sensitive files on the server or, if a PHP file is included, execute arbitrary code, thereby compromising confidentiality and integrity of the application.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability exists in the SERPed.net WordPress plugin, affecting all released versions through 4.6. It is relevant to installations that use any of these versions of the plugin.

Risk and Exploitability

The public CVSS score is 8.1 and the EPSS score is less than 1 %, indicating a high severity but low current exploitation probability. The flaw is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The attack vector is likely via a crafted request that causes the plugin to include a controlled file path; exploitable conditions include the plugin being enabled and accessible to an unauthenticated or authenticated user depending on the plugin’s input handling.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 30, 2026 at 17:16 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the SERPed.net plugin to the latest released version that contains the vendor‑issued fix for the local file inclusion issue.
  • If a newer version is not available, disable or remove the plugin from the WordPress installation to eliminate the attack surface.
  • Apply a code‑level defense by adding strict input validation or restricting include paths to a whitelist of directories, mitigating the risk of future similar inclusion vulnerabilities.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 30, 2026 at 17:16 UTC.

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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2025-19273 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in serpednet SERPed.net allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects SERPed.net: from n/a through 4.6.
History

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in serpednet SERPed.net allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects SERPed.net: from n/a through 4.6. Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in serpednet SERPed.net serped-net allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects SERPed.net: from n/a through <= 4.6.
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in serpednet SERPed.net allows PHP Local File Inclusion. This issue affects SERPed.net: from n/a through 4.6.
Title WordPress SERPed.net plugin <= 4.6 - Local File Inclusion Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-98
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-28T16:11:52.558Z

Reserved: 2025-03-11T08:10:52.910Z

Link: CVE-2025-28998

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Updated: 2025-06-27T14:05:03.561Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2025-06-27T12:15:34.273

Modified: 2026-04-23T15:26:45.483

Link: CVE-2025-28998

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Updated: 2026-04-30T17:30:26Z

Weaknesses