CVE-2026-57401
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BaseFortify

Publication date: 2026-07-13

Last updated on: 2026-07-13

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force SureDash suredash allows Path Traversal.This issue affects SureDash: from n/a through <= 1.8.0.

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Published
2026-07-13
Last Modified
2026-07-13
Generated
2026-07-13
AI Q&A
2026-07-13
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-57401
EUVD
EUVD-2026-43473

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Vendor Product Version / Range
brainstorm_force suredash to 1.8.0 (inc)

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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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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-57401 is a Path Traversal vulnerability in the WordPress SureDash Plugin versions 1.8.0 and below. This flaw allows an attacker with SureDash user or developer-level privileges to delete arbitrary files from a website by exploiting improper limitation of pathnames to restricted directories.

The vulnerability is classified under Broken Access Control and can be exploited to remove critical files, potentially causing the website to malfunction or break.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary file deletion on the affected website. This can cause the website to malfunction or completely break if essential core files are deleted.

Because the vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.9, it poses a severe risk and is likely to be targeted in mass-exploit campaigns, affecting websites of all sizes and popularity.

Immediate action, such as updating the SureDash plugin to version 1.8.1 or later, is advised to mitigate this risk.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate action is advised to mitigate this vulnerability.

  • Update the SureDash plugin to version 1.8.1 or later.
  • Apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks until the update is applied.

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