Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in Betheme for WordPress by Muffin Group
CVE-2026-6262

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Betheme
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-6262?

The Betheme theme for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows for Arbitrary File Deletion. An issue arises from the upload_icons() function, which utilizes a user-defined upload path (mfn-icon-upload) without proper restrictions to the designated uploads directory. This flaw enables authenticated attackers, including those with contributor-level access or higher, to execute a path traversal attack that can result in the unauthorized movement or deletion of local files.

Affected Version(s)

Betheme 0 <= 28.4

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://support.muffingroup.com/changelog/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Craig Smith
Leonid Semenenko
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