CVE-2026-28015
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in ShiftCV
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| themerex | shiftcv | to 3.0.14 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-98 | The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-28015 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress ShiftCV Theme versions up to and including 3.0.14.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website, which can expose sensitive information such as database credentials.
It is caused by improper control of filenames used in include or require statements in PHP, leading to the possibility of remote file inclusion.
The issue is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects the WordPress ShiftCV Theme versions up to and including 3.0.14 and allows an unauthenticated attacker to include local files, potentially exposing sensitive information.
No official patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that can block attacks exploiting this Local File Inclusion flaw.
Users are strongly advised to apply this mitigation immediately to protect their websites until an official patch is released.