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CVE-2026-3339: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in fahadmahmood Keep Backup Daily

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-3339cvecve-2026-3339cwe-22
Published: Fri Mar 20 2026 (03/20/2026, 23:25:09 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: fahadmahmood
Product: Keep Backup Daily

Description

The Keep Backup Daily plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.1 via the `kbd_open_upload_dir` AJAX action. This is due to insufficient validation of the `kbd_path` parameter, which is only sanitized with `sanitize_text_field()` - a function that does not strip path traversal sequences. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to list the contents of arbitrary directories on the server outside of the intended uploads directory.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 22:07:46 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-3339 is a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the Keep Backup Daily WordPress plugin by fahadmahmood. The issue exists in all versions up to 2.1.1 due to inadequate validation of the kbd_path parameter in the kbd_open_upload_dir AJAX action. The parameter is sanitized only with sanitize_text_field(), which does not remove path traversal sequences, enabling authenticated users with administrator privileges to list contents of arbitrary directories on the server outside the intended upload directory.

Potential Impact

An attacker with administrator-level access can exploit this vulnerability to enumerate directory contents outside the plugin's upload directory. The CVSS score of 2.7 reflects low confidentiality impact with no impact on integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild reported. The vulnerability requires high privileges (administrator) and no user interaction.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to directory listing. Avoid exposing the vulnerable AJAX action if possible through plugin configuration or web application firewall rules.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2026-02-27T15:17:08.862Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69bdda56b462d409683a8be7

Added to database: 3/20/2026, 11:37:58 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:07:46 PM

Last updated: 5/2/2026, 10:19:35 AM

Views: 73

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