CVE-2026-110268 Post Export Import with Media <= 1.17.2 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Path Traversal via 'theme_slug' Parameter
Authenticated administrators can perform directory traversal via the theme_slug parameter to access or modify files outside the intended directory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-110268?
CVE-2026-110268 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in wpazleen Post Export Import with Media, published on 17 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Post Export Import with Media plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.17.2 via the 'theme_slug' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to perform actions on files outside of the originally intended directory. Exploitation requires the peiwm_enable_admin_download_buttons feature to be enabled in the plugin settings.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-110268?
How do I fix CVE-2026-110268?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-110268 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-110268 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-110268 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rjp-9x4j-xqhv.