What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-28119?

CVE-2026-28119 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2026-28119?

A critical file inclusion vulnerability exists in Axiom Themes Nirvana plugin (versions ≤2.6) that could allow attackers to access sensitive files or execute arbitrary code on affected websites.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-28119?

Within 24 hours: Identify all websites using Nirvana ≤2.6 and assess exposure; document affected systems and begin isolating them if possible. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules to block suspicious file inclusion patterns, apply input validation controls, and restrict PHP execution in upload directories. Within 30 days: Either upgrade to Nirvana 2.7+ when available, migrate to an alternative theme, or maintain continuous monitoring with enhanced logging if upgrade is not immediately feasible.

PHP CVE-2026-28119

HIGH

PHP Remote File Inclusion (CWE-98)

2026-03-05 audit@patchstack.com

PHP LFI Information Disclosure

8.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.1 HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Re-analysis Queued

Apr 22, 2026 - 21:37 vuln.today

cvss_changed

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 05, 2026 - 06:16 nvd

HIGH 8.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Nirvana nirvana allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Nirvana: from n/a through <= 2.6.

AnalysisAI

Axiomthemes Nirvana version 2.6 and earlier contains a local file inclusion vulnerability in its PHP include/require handling that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. The vulnerability stems from improper filename validation and could enable information disclosure or facilitate further compromise, though no patch is currently available. With a CVSS score of 8.1 and low exploitation likelihood (0.2% EPSS), organizations running affected versions should prioritize mitigation strategies until an official patch is released.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-98 (PHP Remote File Inclusion). Affects axiomthemes Nirvana nirvana. Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in axiomthemes Nirvana nirvana allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Nirvana: from n/a through <= 2.6.