CVE-2026-42661
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Path Traversal in WP Customer Area Plugin

Publication date: 2026-06-15

Last updated on: 2026-06-15

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Custom role Path Traversal in WP Customer Area <= 8.3.4 versions.
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Published
2026-06-15
Last Modified
2026-06-15
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-06-16
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CVE-2026-42661
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Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_customer_area wp_customer_area to 8.3.4 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-35 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '.../...//' (doubled triple dot slash) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a custom role Path Traversal issue found in WP Customer Area versions up to and including 8.3.4. Path Traversal vulnerabilities allow attackers to access files and directories that are stored outside the intended directory, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling unauthorized actions.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability has a high severity score (CVSS 8.8) indicating it can have a significant impact. It can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files, compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. An attacker with low privileges can exploit this to gain higher access, potentially leading to data breaches or system disruption.

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