CVE-2026-96824: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in envato Template Kit – Import
Editor Arbitrary File Deletion in Template Kit – Import <= 1.0.16 versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-96824 is a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability affecting Envato's Template Kit – Import plugin versions <= 1.0.16. The vulnerability enables an attacker with high privileges to perform arbitrary file deletion by exploiting improper limitation of pathname to a restricted directory. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with impact limited to availability (denial of service via file deletion).
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges can delete arbitrary files on the system, potentially causing denial of service or disruption of functionality. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability does not appear to be actively exploited in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletion.
CVE-2026-96824: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in envato Template Kit – Import
Description
Editor Arbitrary File Deletion in Template Kit – Import <= 1.0.16 versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
envato
Template Kit – Import
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-96824 is a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability affecting Envato's Template Kit – Import plugin versions <= 1.0.16. The vulnerability enables an attacker with high privileges to perform arbitrary file deletion by exploiting improper limitation of pathname to a restricted directory. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with impact limited to availability (denial of service via file deletion).
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges can delete arbitrary files on the system, potentially causing denial of service or disruption of functionality. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability does not appear to be actively exploited in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletion.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-23T17:30:22.499Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd08c52a4e24523d0690c4
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 13:04:05 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 13:33:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 14:48:29 UTC
Views: 1
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