CVE-2026-110268
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Directory Traversal in Post Export Import with Media WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-17

Last updated on: 2026-10-17

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Post Export Import with Media plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.17.2 via the 'theme_slug' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to perform actions on files outside of the originally intended directory. Exploitation requires the peiwm_enable_admin_download_buttons feature to be enabled in the plugin settings.

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Published
2026-10-17
Last Modified
2026-10-17
Generated
2026-10-17
AI Q&A
2026-10-17
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-110268
EUVD
EUVD-2026-103219

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wpazleen Post Export Import with Media 0

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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 a Directory Traversal issue in the Post Export Import with Media WordPress plugin up to version 1.17.2. It allows authenticated attackers with administrator access or higher to access files outside the intended directory using the 'theme_slug' parameter. Exploitation requires the 'peiwm_enable_admin_download_buttons' feature to be enabled.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could read sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing confidential data like configuration files, user credentials, or other sensitive information stored outside the intended directory.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with administrator-level access to access files outside intended directories. This could potentially expose sensitive data, which may impact compliance with GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (healthcare data privacy) if such data is compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Post Export Import with Media plugin to the latest version, which is 1.17.2 or higher. Disable the peiwm_enable_admin_download_buttons feature in the plugin settings if it is enabled. Remove or disable the plugin entirely if it is not actively used.

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