CVE-2026-2216 rachelos WeRSS we-mp-rss tools.py download_export_file path traversal
Remote attackers can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the download_export_file function to read arbitrary files from the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-2216?
CVE-2026-2216 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in rachelos WeRSS we-mp-rss, published on 9 Feb 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A flaw has been found in rachelos WeRSS we-mp-rss up to 1.4.8. Impacted is the function download_export_file of the file apis/tools.py. Executing a manipulation of the argument filename can lead to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2216?
How do I fix CVE-2026-2216?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-2216 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-2026-2216 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-2216 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x2hx-whcc-h68j.