Vulnerability Description
The Ninja Forms - Excel Export plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.6 via the 'spreadsheet_export_tmp_name' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to write .xls/.xlsx files to arbitrary locations on the server, which can be used to stage further attacks.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ninja-forms-excel-export/trunk/includ
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ninja-forms-excel-export/trunk/includ
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ninja-forms-excel-export/trunk/ninja-
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/24fb24cc-c29f-4d2d-87b
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-15160?
CVE-2026-15160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Ninja Forms - Excel Export plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.6 via the 'spreadsheet_export_tmp_name' parameter. This makes it poss...
How severe is CVE-2026-15160?
CVE-2026-15160 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-15160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.