CVE-2026-12898: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in All-in-One WP Migration and Backup
The All-in-One WP Migration and Backup WordPress plugin before 7.106 does not properly sanitise a user-supplied value before using it to build a file path, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create or append a log file in arbitrary locations outside its intended storage directory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12898 is a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the All-in-One WP Migration and Backup WordPress plugin. Versions prior to 7.106 do not properly sanitize user input when building file paths, enabling unauthenticated attackers to write log files arbitrarily outside the designated storage directory. This improper limitation of pathname can lead to unauthorized file creation or modification.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to create or append log files in arbitrary locations on the server outside the intended directory. This may lead to unauthorized file manipulation, potential information disclosure, or other impacts depending on the server environment and file system permissions. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to file creation. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted users.
CVE-2026-12898: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in All-in-One WP Migration and Backup
Description
The All-in-One WP Migration and Backup WordPress plugin before 7.106 does not properly sanitise a user-supplied value before using it to build a file path, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create or append a log file in arbitrary locations outside its intended storage directory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12898 is a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the All-in-One WP Migration and Backup WordPress plugin. Versions prior to 7.106 do not properly sanitize user input when building file paths, enabling unauthenticated attackers to write log files arbitrarily outside the designated storage directory. This improper limitation of pathname can lead to unauthorized file creation or modification.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to create or append log files in arbitrary locations on the server outside the intended directory. This may lead to unauthorized file manipulation, potential information disclosure, or other impacts depending on the server environment and file system permissions. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to file creation. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-22T13:40:42.315Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5dca622a4a8d598994e58f
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 07:12:34 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 07:27:44 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 05:26:42 UTC
Views: 13
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