VDB-377972 · CVE-2026-57789 · GCVE-0-2026-57789

jwsthemes Aqua Plugin up to 5.1.2 on WordPress Include/Require Statement filename file inclusion

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7.3	$0-$5k	0.53

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in jwsthemes Aqua Plugin up to 5.1.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Include/Require Statement. Such manipulation of the argument filename leads to file inclusion. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-57789. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in jwsthemes Aqua Plugin up to 5.1.2. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component Include/Require Statement. The manipulation of the argument filename with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in jwsthemes Aqua aqua allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Aqua: from n/a through <= 5.1.2.

The advisory is shared for download at patchstack.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-57789 since 06/25/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 07/13/2026).

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

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Vendor

jwsthemes

Name

Aqua Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/25/2026 CVE reserved
07/13/2026 +18 days Advisory disclosed
07/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: patchstack.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-57789 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-57789
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-377972

Entryinfo

Created: 07/13/2026 13:08
Updated: 07/13/2026 13:13
Changes: 07/13/2026 13:08 (55), 07/13/2026 13:13 (2)
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