CVE-2026-87791
Path traversal vulnerability in WordPress theme design-scuole-wordpress-theme
Description
A path traversal vulnerability exists in the reserved_file_check function of the functions.php file in the WordPress Design Scuole Italia theme. The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to download arbitrary files accessible by the web server process.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 15, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 18, 2026, 7:24 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
a6d3dc9e-0591-4a13-bce7-0f5b31ff6158
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | a6d3dc9e-0591-4a13-bce7-0f5b31ff6158 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | a6d3dc9e-0591-4a13-bce7-0f5b31ff6158 |
Solution
- Update the theme to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided patches.
- Remove the vulnerable functions.php file.
- Restrict file access permissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-87791.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/italia/design-scuole-wordpress-theme | |
| https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/w/rilevate-vulnerabilita-nel-tema-wordpress-design-scuole-italia- |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-87791 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-87791
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-87791', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-15T17:17:30.522591Z'} -
New CVE Received by a6d3dc9e-0591-4a13-bce7-0f5b31ff6158
Sep. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A path traversal vulnerability exists in the reserved_file_check function of the functions.php file in the WordPress Design Scuole Italia theme. The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to download arbitrary files accessible by the web server process. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-22 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/87xxx/CVE-2026-87791.json">CVE-2026-87791</a> Added Reference https://github.com/italia/design-scuole-wordpress-theme Added Reference https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/w/rilevate-vulnerabilita-nel-tema-wordpress-design-scuole-italia-