What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-28120?

CVE-2026-28120 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-2026-28120?

A critical file inclusion vulnerability in ThemeREX Dr.Patterson (versions up to 1.3.2) could allow attackers to access sensitive files or execute malicious code on affected systems.

PHP CVE-2026-28120

Q: How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-28120?

Within 24 hours: Identify all WordPress instances running Dr.Patterson theme and document affected versions. Within 7 days: Implement Web Application Firewall rules to block file inclusion attempts and restrict access to the vulnerable plugin to authorized administrators only. Within 30 days: Either upgrade to a patched version when available, replace the theme with a secure alternative, or disable the vulnerable functionality if business requirements permit.

HIGH

PHP Remote File Inclusion (CWE-98)

2026-03-05 audit@patchstack.com

PHP Information Disclosure LFI

8.1

CVSS 3.1

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

DescriptionNVD

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Dr.Patterson dr-patterson allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Dr.Patterson: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.

AnalysisAI

Local file inclusion in ThemeREX Dr.Patterson plugin versions up to 1.3.2 enables unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server through improper input validation on file inclusion parameters. The vulnerability allows information disclosure and potential code execution depending on server configuration and accessible files. …

RemediationAI

Within 24 hours: Identify all WordPress instances running Dr.Patterson theme and document affected versions. Within 7 days: Implement Web Application Firewall rules to block file inclusion attempts and restrict access to the vulnerable plugin to authorized administrators only. …

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