How serious is CVE-2026-1988?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10, classified as HIGH severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2026-1988?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2026-1988 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-1988?

Check the official CVE details for a complete list of affected products and versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1988?

To remediate CVE-2026-1988, check for security patches from the vendor. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2026-1988

High

|7.5

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker with Contributor-level access or higher to include and run any PHP files on the server by manipulating a specific shortcode in their posts. They can exploit this flaw if they can create posts that use the affected shortcode, potentially leading to full control over the website.

Technical Description

The Flexi Product Slider and Grid for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5 via the `flexipsg_carousel` shortcode. This is due to the `theme` parameter being directly concatenated into a file path without proper sanitization or validation, allowing directory traversal. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server via the `theme` parameter granted they can create posts with shortcodes.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityHigh

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit Resources

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Official References

NIST NVD

Est. Bounty

$2,053($1K-$5K)

Vendor Response

Grade APatched in 4 days

Quick Information

Published

Feb 14, 2026

about 2 months ago

Last Modified

Feb 18, 2026

about 2 months ago