CVE-2026-19942: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in wpfeedback Atarim – AI Agency for WordPress: Edit Pages, Fix Code, Update Plugins, SEO & Client Feedback
The Atarim plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 5.1.1) contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users with author-level access or higher to delete arbitrary files on the server. This is due to insufficient validation of file paths in a specific function, enabling attackers to manipulate attachment metadata and trigger deletion of targeted files. Exploitation can lead to remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-19942 describes a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Atarim – AI Agency for WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 5.1.1. The vulnerability arises from insufficient file path validation in the AVCF_Abilities_Media::register function's replace-media-file execute_callback. Authenticated attackers with author-level privileges can overwrite the _wp_attached_file meta of an attacker-owned attachment with a directory traversal path, then invoke the replace-media-file action to cause get_attached_file() to resolve and unlink arbitrary files on the server. This arbitrary file deletion can lead to remote code execution when critical files are deleted.
Potential Impact
An attacker with author-level access or higher can delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution if key files such as wp-config.php are removed. This compromises the integrity and availability of the WordPress installation and may allow full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict author-level access and above to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches.
CVE-2026-19942: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in wpfeedback Atarim – AI Agency for WordPress: Edit Pages, Fix Code, Update Plugins, SEO & Client Feedback
Description
The Atarim plugin for WordPress (versions up to and including 5.1.1) contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users with author-level access or higher to delete arbitrary files on the server. This is due to insufficient validation of file paths in a specific function, enabling attackers to manipulate attachment metadata and trigger deletion of targeted files. Exploitation can lead to remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
wpfeedback
Atarim – AI Agency for WordPress: Edit Pages, Fix Code, Update Plugins, SEO & Client Feedback
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-19942 describes a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Atarim – AI Agency for WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 5.1.1. The vulnerability arises from insufficient file path validation in the AVCF_Abilities_Media::register function's replace-media-file execute_callback. Authenticated attackers with author-level privileges can overwrite the _wp_attached_file meta of an attacker-owned attachment with a directory traversal path, then invoke the replace-media-file action to cause get_attached_file() to resolve and unlink arbitrary files on the server. This arbitrary file deletion can lead to remote code execution when critical files are deleted.
Potential Impact
An attacker with author-level access or higher can delete arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution if key files such as wp-config.php are removed. This compromises the integrity and availability of the WordPress installation and may allow full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict author-level access and above to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-15T16:46:08.656Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8535f1c6e8be03322f0342
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 04:49:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 10:04:04 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 02:46:03 UTC
Views: 56
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