CVE-2026-6262: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in MuffinGroup Betheme
CVE-2026-6262 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Betheme WordPress theme up to version 28. 4. It allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to delete arbitrary local files by exploiting the upload_icons() function, which improperly handles user-controlled upload paths without restricting them to the uploads directory. This vulnerability can lead to integrity impact by enabling unauthorized file deletion. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6. 5. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Betheme WordPress theme contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in its upload_icons() function. This function uses a user-supplied upload path parameter ('mfn-icon-upload') in a filesystem move operation without properly restricting the path to the designated uploads directory. As a result, authenticated users with contributor-level permissions or higher can manipulate the path to delete arbitrary files on the local filesystem. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 28.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and causing integrity impact without availability or confidentiality impact. No patch or official remediation has been published by MuffinGroup as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the Betheme WordPress site. This compromises the integrity of the system by allowing unauthorized file deletion. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact described. Exploitation requires authenticated access, limiting the attack surface to users with some level of trust on the site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access carefully and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations. Avoid granting contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users. Consider disabling or restricting the vulnerable functionality if possible.
CVE-2026-6262: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in MuffinGroup Betheme
Description
CVE-2026-6262 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Betheme WordPress theme up to version 28. 4. It allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher to delete arbitrary local files by exploiting the upload_icons() function, which improperly handles user-controlled upload paths without restricting them to the uploads directory. This vulnerability can lead to integrity impact by enabling unauthorized file deletion. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6. 5. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Betheme WordPress theme contains a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability in its upload_icons() function. This function uses a user-supplied upload path parameter ('mfn-icon-upload') in a filesystem move operation without properly restricting the path to the designated uploads directory. As a result, authenticated users with contributor-level permissions or higher can manipulate the path to delete arbitrary files on the local filesystem. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 28.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring privileges, no user interaction, and causing integrity impact without availability or confidentiality impact. No patch or official remediation has been published by MuffinGroup as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the Betheme WordPress site. This compromises the integrity of the system by allowing unauthorized file deletion. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact described. Exploitation requires authenticated access, limiting the attack surface to users with some level of trust on the site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access carefully and monitor for suspicious activity related to file operations. Avoid granting contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users. Consider disabling or restricting the vulnerable functionality if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-14T00:02:04.206Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f9d9cccbff5d8610f3c091
Added to database: 5/5/2026, 11:51:40 AM
Last enriched: 5/5/2026, 12:06:27 PM
Last updated: 5/5/2026, 1:04:25 PM
Views: 3
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