CVE-2026-7565: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in thimpress LearnPress – Backup & Migration Tool
The LearnPress – Backup & Migration Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read via Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.4 via the 'import-user-file' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The LearnPress – Backup & Migration Tool plugin for WordPress suffers from a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the 'import-user-file' parameter. Authenticated attackers with administrator privileges can exploit this flaw to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data. This affects all plugin versions up to 4.1.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.9, reflecting medium severity with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. No patch or official remediation level has been published as of the vulnerability disclosure date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator-level access can read arbitrary files on the server, which may include sensitive configuration files, credentials, or other confidential data. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. The vulnerability requires high privileges, limiting exploitation to trusted users with admin rights.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict administrator access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid using affected plugin versions if possible or consider disabling the vulnerable functionality.
CVE-2026-7565: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in thimpress LearnPress – Backup & Migration Tool
Description
The LearnPress – Backup & Migration Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read via Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.4 via the 'import-user-file' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.9medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The LearnPress – Backup & Migration Tool plugin for WordPress suffers from a directory traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the 'import-user-file' parameter. Authenticated attackers with administrator privileges can exploit this flaw to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data. This affects all plugin versions up to 4.1.4. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.9, reflecting medium severity with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. No patch or official remediation level has been published as of the vulnerability disclosure date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator-level access can read arbitrary files on the server, which may include sensitive configuration files, credentials, or other confidential data. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. The vulnerability requires high privileges, limiting exploitation to trusted users with admin rights.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict administrator access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access. Avoid using affected plugin versions if possible or consider disabling the vulnerable functionality.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-30T20:25:12.316Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a23950fe29bf47b5005f803
Added to database: 6/6/2026, 3:33:35 AM
Last enriched: 6/6/2026, 3:49:09 AM
Last updated: 6/7/2026, 4:26:18 AM
Views: 7
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