CVE-2026-28088: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Aqualots
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in ThemeREX Aqualots (<= 1.1.6) arises from improper validation or control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and no privileges or user interaction required. No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to include local files on the server, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information, code execution, or denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.1 reflects a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to vulnerable versions and applying general PHP hardening measures relevant to file inclusion vulnerabilities. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2026-28088: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in ThemeREX Aqualots
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in ThemeREX Aqualots (<= 1.1.6) arises from improper validation or control of filenames used in PHP include or require statements, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and no privileges or user interaction required. No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to include local files on the server, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive information, code execution, or denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.1 reflects a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to vulnerable versions and applying general PHP hardening measures relevant to file inclusion vulnerabilities. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:13:51.945Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a92066d1a09e29cbe6cf05
Added to database: 3/5/2026, 6:19:18 AM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 12:14:11 PM
Last updated: 4/19/2026, 5:18:31 PM
Views: 63
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