CVE-2026-93988 QloApps through 1.7.0 Arbitrary File Read via getEmailHTML

High 7.1 Published Updated

Authenticated back-office users can read arbitrary files, including credentials, via path traversal in the email parameter.

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-2026-93988?

CVE-2026-93988 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in webkul qloapps, published on 19 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

QloApps through 1.7.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the getEmailHTML action of admin/ajax.php that allows authenticated back-office users to read arbitrary files. Attackers can supply relative path sequences in the email parameter to bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files including database credentials and configuration data.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-93988?

How do I fix CVE-2026-93988?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-93988 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-2026-93988 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-93988 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pjph-5h96-886c.

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