CVE-2026-97348
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Directory Traversal in SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.74.3 via the get_instance_css function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. The widget's normal update()/sanitize_field_input() pipeline — which would reject non-hex color values — is bypassed entirely because the [siteorigin_widget] shortcode handler calls $the_widget->widget() directly on the attacker-supplied decoded JSON instance.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10
Generated
2026-10-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-97348
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96222

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gpriday SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle 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 SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 1.74.3. It occurs in the get_instance_css function, allowing authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to read arbitrary files on the server. The attack bypasses normal input validation by exploiting how the [siteorigin_widget] shortcode handler processes attacker-supplied JSON data directly.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability requires checking for the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin version up to 1.74.3. Use WordPress admin panel to inspect installed plugins or run commands like 'wp plugin list' if using WP-CLI. Look for the plugin and verify its version.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive files on your server, including configuration files, logs, or other confidential data. This may lead to further attacks, data breaches, or unauthorized access to your WordPress site or hosting environment.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements. Exposure of such data may result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage due to non-compliance with data protection regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin to the latest version immediately. If updating is not possible, disable the plugin temporarily until an update is applied. Ensure only trusted users have contributor-level access or above.

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