CVE-2026-96824
Received Received - Intake

Template Kit Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Editor Arbitrary File Deletion in Template Kit – Import <= 1.0.16 versions.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-96824
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89877

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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack template_kit_import to 1.0.17 (exc)

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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 vulnerability is an Arbitrary File Deletion issue in the WordPress Template Kit – Import Plugin versions 1.0.16 and below. It allows attackers to delete critical files on a website, potentially breaking it. The flaw is due to broken access control, classified under OWASP Top 10 category A1.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Template Kit – Import plugin version is 1.0.16 or below. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files in /wp-content/plugins/template-kit-import/. Look for suspicious file deletion activity in server logs or security plugins.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to delete important files on your website, causing it to malfunction or break entirely. It may lead to downtime, data loss, or complete site compromise. Attackers could target any website using the vulnerable plugin version.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Template Kit – Import plugin to version 1.0.17 or later immediately. If unable to update, apply the Patchstack mitigation rule to block attacks until the update is applied. Consider disabling the plugin temporarily if updates are not feasible.

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