CVE-2026-28171: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in vanquish WooCommerce File Approval
Description
CVE-2026-28171 is a high-severity vulnerability in the vanquish WooCommerce File Approval plugin versions up to and including 10.7. It allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files due to improper limitation of pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal). This vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity but results in a high impact on availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Affected software
vanquish
WooCommerce File Approval
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal), exists in WooCommerce File Approval plugin versions <=10.7. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion by exploiting improper pathname restrictions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with high impact on availability only.
Potential Impact
An attacker can delete arbitrary files without authentication, causing denial of service or disruption of the affected system's availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletion attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:14:34.738Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8c341bacd9273b497e1ea7
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 12:07:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 11:52:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 06:48:15 UTC
Views: 31
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