Cyber Resilience

CVE-2026-28015

High

Published: 05 March 2026

Published
05 March 2026
Modified
22 April 2026
KEV Added
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Patch
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CVSS Score v3.1 8.1 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score 0.0040 32.0th percentile
Risk Priority 55 floored blend · peak EPSS

Summary

CVE-2026-28015 is a high-severity PHP Remote File Inclusion (CWE-98) vulnerability. Its CVSS base score is 8.1 (High).

Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Exploit Public-Facing Application (T1190); ranked at the 32.0th percentile by exploit likelihood (below the median); it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

The strongest mitigations our analysis identified are NIST 800-53 SI-10 (Information Input Validation) and SI-2 (Flaw Remediation).

Deeper analysis

CVE-2026-28015 is an Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program vulnerability, described as a PHP Remote File Inclusion issue that enables PHP Local File Inclusion (CWE-98), affecting the ThemeREX ShiftCV WordPress theme in versions from n/a through 3.0.14. Published on 2026-03-05, it carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), indicating high severity due to significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely over the network with high attack complexity and no user interaction required. Successful exploitation allows high-impact compromise, including potential unauthorized access to local files, code execution, and disruption of system availability.

The Patchstack advisory provides details on this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the ShiftCV WordPress theme version 3.0.14 and recommends mitigation through available patches or updates.

OWASP Top 10 for Web (2025)

A05:2025 Injection

EU & UK References

Vulnerability details

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX ShiftCV shift-cv allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects ShiftCV: from n/a through <= 3.0.14.

CWE(s)
CWE-98

Related Threats

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise TechniquesAI

T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application Initial Access
Adversaries may attempt to exploit a weakness in an Internet-facing host or system to initially access a network.
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Why these techniques?

CVE-2026-28015 is a local file inclusion vulnerability in a public-facing WordPress theme, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files or potentially execute code, directly enabling exploitation of a public-facing application.

Confidence: HIGH · MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise v19.0

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Affected Assets

Mitigating Controls

Mitigating Controls (NIST 800-53 r5) AI

SI-2 Flaw Remediation good match
prevent

Timely flaw remediation through patching directly fixes the PHP Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the vulnerable ShiftCV WordPress theme versions up to 3.0.14.

SI-10 Information Input Validation good match
prevent

Information input validation enforces proper checking of filenames used in PHP include/require statements, directly preventing the improper control exploited by this LFI vulnerability.

RA-5 Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning partial match
detect

Vulnerability scanning identifies the presence of the exploitable ShiftCV theme version, enabling remediation before attack.

References