CVE-2026-57401 WordPress SureDash plugin <= 1.8.0 - Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability
An attacker can delete arbitrary files on the server via path traversal in the SureDash WordPress plugin.
- 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-2026-57401?
CVE-2026-57401 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Brainstorm Force SureDash, published on 13 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force SureDash suredash allows Path Traversal.This issue affects SureDash: from n/a through <= 1.8.0.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-57401?
How do I fix CVE-2026-57401?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-57401 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-2026-57401 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-57401 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mg6v-mw58-g768.