CVE-2026-28015: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX ShiftCV
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-28015 affects ThemeREX ShiftCV through improper control of filenames in PHP include or require statements, resulting in PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow an attacker to include unintended files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. The issue impacts versions up to 3.0.14. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with network attack vector and no privileges or user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive files, or disrupt service. The CVSS score of 8.1 indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users of ThemeREX ShiftCV up to version 3.0.14 should monitor vendor communications closely and consider restricting access to vulnerable installations until a fix is available.
CVE-2026-28015: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX ShiftCV
Description
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-28015 affects ThemeREX ShiftCV through improper control of filenames in PHP include or require statements, resulting in PHP Local File Inclusion. This can allow an attacker to include unintended files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution or disclosure of sensitive information. The issue impacts versions up to 3.0.14. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with network attack vector and no privileges or user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to local file inclusion, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive files, or disrupt service. The CVSS score of 8.1 indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users of ThemeREX ShiftCV up to version 3.0.14 should monitor vendor communications closely and consider restricting access to vulnerable installations until a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:13:12.448Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a92058d1a09e29cbe69b05
Added to database: 3/5/2026, 6:19:04 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 5:31:51 AM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 1:07:50 PM
Views: 69
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