CVE-2026-28119
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Local File Inclusion in Nirvana Theme ≤ 2.6 Enables Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-04-01

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Nirvana nir-vana allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Nirvana: from n/a through <= 2.6.
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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-04-01
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28119
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9771
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Vendor Product Version / Range
axiomthemes nirvana to 2.6 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-28119 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability found in the WordPress Nirvana Theme versions up to and including 2.6. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit improper control of filename parameters in PHP include or require statements, enabling them to include and display local files from the target website.

By exploiting this flaw, attackers can access sensitive files on the server, such as those containing database credentials, which could lead to further compromise of the website.

Impact Analysis

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Mitigation Strategies

The WordPress Nirvana Theme versions up to and including 2.6 are affected by a high-priority Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability.

No official patch is currently available, and the theme is unlikely to receive further updates.

Deactivating the theme alone does not eliminate the security risk.

Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule that can be safely applied to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability until an official patch is released.

Patchstack recommends immediate mitigation or removal and replacement of the vulnerable theme to protect affected websites.

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