CVE-2026-12979 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The FunnelKit WordPress plugin before 3.15.0.6 does not validate a user-supplied path before deleting a file during a template-import operation, allowing users with administrator privileges to delete arbitrary .json files outside the intended directory through path traversal, which can disable other FunnelKit WordPress plugin before 3.15.0.6 or (denial of service).

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-73

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d81ca171-65eb-484d-917f-f41b0cd20351/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12979?

CVE-2026-12979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The FunnelKit WordPress plugin before 3.15.0.6 does not validate a user-supplied path before deleting a file during a template-import operation, allowing users with administrator privileges to delete...

How severe is CVE-2026-12979?

CVE-2026-12979 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12979?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.