CVE-2026-3464: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in aguilatechnologies WP Customer Area
The WP Customer Area plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read and deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'ajax_attach_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with a role that an administrator grants access to (e.g., Subscriber) to to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, or delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-3464 is a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the WP Customer Area WordPress plugin. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the 'ajax_attach_file' function, allowing authenticated users with limited privileges to read or delete arbitrary files on the server. This can result in disclosure of sensitive data or enable remote code execution by deleting key files such as wp-config.php. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 8.3.4 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No vendor advisory or patch is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access and a role permitted by an administrator can read sensitive files or delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to data disclosure and potentially remote code execution if critical files are deleted. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles and permissions carefully to limit access to the vulnerable functionality. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security community regarding patches or workarounds.
CVE-2026-3464: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in aguilatechnologies WP Customer Area
Description
The WP Customer Area plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read and deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'ajax_attach_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with a role that an administrator grants access to (e.g., Subscriber) to to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, or delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3464 is a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in the WP Customer Area WordPress plugin. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the 'ajax_attach_file' function, allowing authenticated users with limited privileges to read or delete arbitrary files on the server. This can result in disclosure of sensitive data or enable remote code execution by deleting key files such as wp-config.php. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 8.3.4 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No vendor advisory or patch is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access and a role permitted by an administrator can read sensitive files or delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to data disclosure and potentially remote code execution if critical files are deleted. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict user roles and permissions carefully to limit access to the vulnerable functionality. Monitor for updates from the vendor or security community regarding patches or workarounds.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T06:21:33.680Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e28194bdfbbecc597b95e7
Added to database: 4/17/2026, 6:53:08 PM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 7:08:03 PM
Last updated: 6/1/2026, 1:40:46 PM
Views: 66
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