CVE-2026-28088
Received Received - Intake
Local File Inclusion in ThemeREX Aqualots

Publication date: 2026-03-05

Last updated on: 2026-03-05

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in ThemeREX Aqualots aqualots allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Aqualots: from n/a through <= 1.1.6.
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Published
2026-03-05
Last Modified
2026-03-05
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-28088
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9743
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
themerex aqualots From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.1.6 (inc)
themerex aqualots to 1.1.6 (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-2026-28088 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Aqualots Theme versions up to and including 1.1.6.

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include and display local files from the target website by exploiting improper control of filename for include/require statements in PHP.

As a result, attackers can potentially access sensitive information such as database credentials.

The vulnerability is classified under OWASP Top 10 category A3: Injection, specifically as a Local File Inclusion issue.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive files on the target website, including database credentials.

Depending on the website’s configuration, attackers could achieve complete database takeover.

Since the vulnerability requires no privileges to exploit, it poses a highly critical threat.

The CVSS severity score of 8.1 indicates a high-priority and dangerous threat expected to be exploited in the wild.

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Mitigation Strategies

Since no official patch is currently available for this Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Aqualots theme up to version 1.1.6, users are advised to immediately apply the mitigation rule issued by Patchstack to block attacks targeting this flaw.

Applying this mitigation helps protect websites from exploitation until a safe and tested official patch can be developed and applied.

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