CVE-2026-87791
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Path Traversal in WordPress Design Scuole Italia Theme

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

Assigner: ENISA

Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in the reserved_file_check function of the functions.php file in the WordPress Design Scuole Italia theme. The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to download arbitrary files accessible by the web server process.

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Published
2026-09-15
Last Modified
2026-09-15
Generated
2026-09-15
AI Q&A
2026-09-15
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-87791
EUVD
EUVD-2026-78781

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design_scuole_italia design_scuole_italia_theme *

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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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Executive Summary

This is a path traversal vulnerability in the WordPress Design Scuole Italia theme. It exists in the reserved_file_check function of the functions.php file. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit it to download arbitrary files accessible by the web server process.

Detection Guidance

Check for unusual file access patterns or requests containing path traversal sequences like ../ in the WordPress Design Scuole Italia theme's reserved_file_check function. Review server logs for suspicious file download attempts targeting sensitive files such as /etc/passwd or wp-config.php.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could access sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files, user data, or other confidential information. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or further compromise of the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR or HIPAA if it results in unauthorized access to personal or protected health information. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage due to data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update or remove the Design Scuole Italia WordPress theme. Disable directory listing in your web server configuration. Implement strict file access controls and review server permissions to restrict unauthorized file downloads.

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