CVE-2026-57789 WordPress Aqua theme <= 5.1.2 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
Attackers can exploit a local file inclusion flaw in the Aqua WordPress theme to read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-57789?
CVE-2026-57789 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in jwsthemes Aqua, published on 13 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-98
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-57789?
How do I fix CVE-2026-57789?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-57789 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-57789 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-57789 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3f56-258r-mg3f.