Path Traversal Vulnerability in WP Customer Area by WordPress
CVE-2026-42661

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Customer Area
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-42661?

The WP Customer Area plugin for WordPress has a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to access restricted files and directories. This vulnerability affects versions up to and including 8.3.4. Exploiting this flaw could lead to data exposure, putting user information and site integrity at risk. It is crucial for website administrators to update to the latest version and mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

WP Customer Area <= 8.3.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/customer...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

iamlooper | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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