CVE-2026-110268
Post Export Import with Media <= 1.17.2 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Path Traversal via 'theme_slug' Parameter
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 17, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 17, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Post Export Import with Media plugin.
- Ensure the 'peiwm_enable_admin_download_buttons' feature is disabled.
- Review plugin settings for unexpected configurations.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/110xxx/CVE-2026-110268.json">CVE-2026-110268</a> Added Reference https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/post-export-import-with-media/trunk/ Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-export-import-with-media/tags/1.17.1/includes/class-admin-download-buttons.php#L251 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-export-import-with-media/tags/1.17.1/includes/class-admin-download-buttons.php#L258 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-export-import-with-media/tags/1.17.1/includes/class-admin-download-buttons.php#L357 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-export-import-with-media/tags/1.17.1/includes/class-admin-download-buttons.php#L360 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-export-import-with-media/tags/1.17.2/includes/class-admin-download-buttons.php#L251 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-export-import-with-media/tags/1.17.2/includes/class-admin-download-buttons.php#L258 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-export-import-with-media/tags/1.17.2/includes/class-admin-download-buttons.php#L357 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-export-import-with-media/tags/1.17.2/includes/class-admin-download-buttons.php#L360 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3749775/post-export-import-with-media/trunk/includes/class-admin-download-buttons.php Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/061b1f95-26da-4d1a-9e0a-6f83adf56d2e?source=cve