CVE-2026-12979: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in FunnelKit
The FunnelKit WordPress plugin before 3.15.0.6 does not validate a user-supplied path before deleting a file during a template-import operation, allowing users with administrator privileges to delete arbitrary .json files outside the intended directory through path traversal, which can disable other FunnelKit WordPress plugin before 3.15.0.6 or (denial of service).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The FunnelKit WordPress plugin versions prior to 3.15.0.6 do not properly validate user-supplied file paths when deleting files during template import. This lack of validation enables an administrator user to perform path traversal attacks to delete arbitrary .json files outside the intended directory. Such unauthorized file deletions can disrupt the plugin's functionality, potentially causing denial of service conditions.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator privileges can delete arbitrary .json files on the server outside the intended directory, potentially disabling the FunnelKit plugin or causing denial of service. There is no indication of remote exploitation without admin privileges or data disclosure beyond file deletion.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only. Monitor for vendor updates regarding an official fix.
CVE-2026-12979: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in FunnelKit
Description
The FunnelKit WordPress plugin before 3.15.0.6 does not validate a user-supplied path before deleting a file during a template-import operation, allowing users with administrator privileges to delete arbitrary .json files outside the intended directory through path traversal, which can disable other FunnelKit WordPress plugin before 3.15.0.6 or (denial of service).
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The FunnelKit WordPress plugin versions prior to 3.15.0.6 do not properly validate user-supplied file paths when deleting files during template import. This lack of validation enables an administrator user to perform path traversal attacks to delete arbitrary .json files outside the intended directory. Such unauthorized file deletions can disrupt the plugin's functionality, potentially causing denial of service conditions.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator privileges can delete arbitrary .json files on the server outside the intended directory, potentially disabling the FunnelKit plugin or causing denial of service. There is no indication of remote exploitation without admin privileges or data disclosure beyond file deletion.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only. Monitor for vendor updates regarding an official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-23T10:56:14.346Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5877aa68715ace43806898
Added to database: 07/16/2026, 06:18:18 UTC
Last enriched: 07/16/2026, 06:32:31 UTC
Last updated: 08/29/2026, 22:52:08 UTC
Views: 88
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