CVE-2026-16777: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in jkohlbach Store Exporter – Export WooCommerce Products, Orders, Subscriptions, Customers
The Store Exporter – Export WooCommerce Products, Orders, Subscriptions, Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.0 via the 'filename' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with shop manager-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16777 is a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Store Exporter – Export WooCommerce Products, Orders, Subscriptions, Customers plugin for WordPress. It affects all versions up to and including 2.8.0. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'filename' parameter, allowing authenticated attackers with shop manager-level privileges or higher to read arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, indicating medium severity. There is no information about an available patch or vendor advisory specifying remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with shop manager-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server via directory traversal. This can lead to exposure of sensitive information stored on the server. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict shop manager-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid exposing sensitive files on the server where possible.
CVE-2026-16777: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in jkohlbach Store Exporter – Export WooCommerce Products, Orders, Subscriptions, Customers
Description
The Store Exporter – Export WooCommerce Products, Orders, Subscriptions, Customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.0 via the 'filename' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with shop manager-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.9medium
Affected software
jkohlbach
Store Exporter – Export WooCommerce Products, Orders, Subscriptions, Customers
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16777 is a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Store Exporter – Export WooCommerce Products, Orders, Subscriptions, Customers plugin for WordPress. It affects all versions up to and including 2.8.0. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'filename' parameter, allowing authenticated attackers with shop manager-level privileges or higher to read arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, indicating medium severity. There is no information about an available patch or vendor advisory specifying remediation status.
Potential Impact
An attacker with shop manager-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server via directory traversal. This can lead to exposure of sensitive information stored on the server. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict shop manager-level access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid exposing sensitive files on the server where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-23T17:13:43.749Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aacec8655bf5e2cf5b113e0
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 07:47:18 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 08:02:27 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 22:12:51 UTC
Views: 8
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