CVE-2026-28171: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in vanquish WooCommerce File Approval
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion in WooCommerce File Approval <= 10.7 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-28171) is an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22) in the WooCommerce File Approval plugin, versions up to 10.7. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion by exploiting a path traversal flaw. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high impact on availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can remotely delete arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially causing denial of service or disruption of service availability. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability affects availability with high severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations.
CVE-2026-28171: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in vanquish WooCommerce File Approval
Description
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion in WooCommerce File Approval <= 10.7 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-28171) is an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22) in the WooCommerce File Approval plugin, versions up to 10.7. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion by exploiting a path traversal flaw. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high impact on availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can remotely delete arbitrary files on the affected system, potentially causing denial of service or disruption of service availability. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability affects availability with high severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:14:34.738Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8c341bacd9273b497e1ea7
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 12:07:55 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 12:24:03 UTC
Last updated: 08/25/2026, 02:51:59 UTC
Views: 5
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