CVE-2026-5344
Path Traversal in Textpattern XML-RPC Allows Remote Exploitation
Publication date: 2026-04-02
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| textpattern | textpattern | to 4.9.1 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Textpattern up to version 4.9.1, specifically in the function mt_uploadImage within the file rpc/TXP_RPCServer.php, which is part of the XML-RPC Handler component.
The issue arises from the manipulation of the argument file.name, which leads to a path traversal vulnerability. This means an attacker can manipulate the file path to access or overwrite files outside the intended directory.
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, and the exploit has been publicly disclosed. The vendor has acknowledged the issue and plans to release a fix in an upcoming update.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to perform path traversal attacks remotely by manipulating the file.name argument.
This can lead to unauthorized access or modification of files on the server, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of data.
Such unauthorized access could result in data breaches, defacement, or further exploitation of the system.