CVE-2026-2448: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in gpriday Page Builder by SiteOrigin
The Page Builder by SiteOrigin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.33.5 via the locate_template() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-2448 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Page Builder by SiteOrigin WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 2.33.5. The issue arises from improper limitation of pathname inputs in the locate_template() function, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or above to include arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to execution of arbitrary PHP code, bypassing access controls and potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-22 (Path Traversal) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server by including files via the vulnerable function. This can result in bypassing access controls, unauthorized data disclosure, and full system compromise depending on the uploaded file contents. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from SiteOrigin regarding a security patch addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-2448: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in gpriday Page Builder by SiteOrigin
Description
The Page Builder by SiteOrigin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.33.5 via the locate_template() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2448 is a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in the Page Builder by SiteOrigin WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 2.33.5. The issue arises from improper limitation of pathname inputs in the locate_template() function, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges or above to include arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to execution of arbitrary PHP code, bypassing access controls and potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-22 (Path Traversal) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server by including files via the vulnerable function. This can result in bypassing access controls, unauthorized data disclosure, and full system compromise depending on the uploaded file contents. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from SiteOrigin regarding a security patch addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-13T09:44:50.566Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a644edd1a09e29cb9ed2af
Added to database: 3/3/2026, 2:18:21 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:29:33 AM
Last updated: 4/16/2026, 3:06:41 PM
Views: 108
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