CVE-2026-29201 Path traversal in WP Squared
An attacker can read arbitrary files by passing a relative path to the feature file name in the adminbin call.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-29201?
CVE-2026-29201 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in WebPros WP Squared, published on 8 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Insufficient input validation of the feature file name in `feature::LOADFEATUREFILE` adminbin call can cause arbitrary file read when a relative file path is passed.
Weakness: CWE-23
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-29201?
How do I fix CVE-2026-29201?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-29201 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-2026-29201 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-29201 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c3fx-j4hr-97w5.