ThemeREX Aqualots Plugin up to 1.1.6 on WordPress filename control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in ThemeREX Aqualots Plugin up to 1.1.6 on WordPress. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in filename control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-28088. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in ThemeREX Aqualots Plugin up to 1.1.6 on WordPress. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a filename control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was shared by Bonds. The advisory is shared for download at patchstack.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-28088 since 02/25/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/07/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-9743). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Filename control
CWE: CWE-98
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/25/2026 CVE reserved
03/05/2026 +8 days Advisory disclosed
03/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/07/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: patchstack.com
Researcher: Bonds
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-28088 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-28088
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-349104
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/05/2026 08:24
Updated: 03/07/2026 15:28
Changes: 03/05/2026 08:24 (54), 03/05/2026 08:30 (1), 03/07/2026 03:25 (11), 03/07/2026 15:28 (1)
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