CVE-2026-28039Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Unauthenticated file inclusion via chart engine parameter

Published Mar 5, 2026 · Updated Mar 5, 2026

Local file inclusion in wpDataTables 6.5.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute server-side PHP through a crafted chart engine parameter. The chart wizard uses its engine query value for PHP file selection without restricting it to recognized chart engines. Exploitation requires a privileged WordPress user to open the crafted URL and an includable PHP file on the server, after which that file runs in the site context.

CVSS severity7.5
High
EPSS probability0.35%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Local file inclusion in wpDataTables 6.5.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute server-side PHP through a crafted chart engine parameter. The chart wizard uses its engine query value for PHP file selection without restricting it to recognized chart engines. Exploitation requires a privileged WordPress user to open the crafted URL and an includable PHP file on the server, after which that file runs in the site context.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-28039
Published
Mar 5, 2026
Updated
Mar 5, 2026
Vendor
Melograno Venture Studio
Product
wpDataTables
Classifications
CWE-98, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Mar 5, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Mar 5, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=n/a <=<= 6.5.0.1

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Melograno Venture Studio · wpDataTablesversion=n/a <=<= 6.5.0.1

Published CVSS scores

7.5PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.1WordfenceCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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