CVE-2026-5344: Textpattern · Path Traversal
Affects TextpatternSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 26% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Textpattern | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Packagisttextpattern/textpatternpkg:composer/textpattern/textpatternOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (1)
cpe:2.3:a:textpattern:textpattern:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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AI-suggested
Users should monitor the vendor's announcements for the upcoming fixed release and plan to update promptly once it is released. Until then, consider restricting access to the XML-RPC interface or implementing additional input validation controls if feasible.
Description
CVE-2026-5344 is a path traversal vulnerability in Textpattern versions up to 4.9.1, specifically in the mt_uploadImage function within the XML-RPC Handler component. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the file.name argument, allowing remote attackers to manipulate file paths. The vendor has confirmed the issue and plans to release a fix in an upcoming version. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3. No official patch is currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.