CVE-2026-3666
wpForo Forum <= 2.4.16 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion via Post Body
Description
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.16. This is due to a missing file name/path validation against path traversal sequences. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server by embedding a crafted path traversal string in a forum post body and then deleting the post.
INFO
Published Date :
April 4, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 4, 2026, 12:16 p.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 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update wpForo Forum plugin to the latest version.
- Remove malicious forum posts.
- Verify file deletion functionality is restricted.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.16. This is due to a missing file name/path validation against path traversal sequences. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server by embedding a crafted path traversal string in a forum post body and then deleting the post. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=wpforo/tags/2.4.16/classes/Posts.php&new_path=wpforo/tags/2.4.17/classes/Posts.php&old=3471614&new=3483044 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f215e320-8563-4d25-9963-ed3664b4901d?source=cve