CVE-2026-109221 Details
Description
The Groundhogg — CRM, Newsletters, and Marketing Automation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the copy_file function in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.3 This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Sales Representative-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). This is exploitable by any user holding the plugin-defined import_contacts capability, which is granted by default to the plugin's custom Sales Representative role.
A vulnerability allowing arbitrary file deletion has been identified in the Groundhogg CRM, Newsletters, and Marketing Automation plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 4.9.3. The issue arises from inadequate file path validation in the 'copy_file' function, which enables authenticated attackers with Sales Representative-level access or higher to delete arbitrary files on the server. This could lead to remote code execution if a critical file, such as 'wp-config.php', is removed. The vulnerability is exploitable by any user with the 'import_contacts' capability, typically granted to the Sales Representative role by default.
Users are advised to update the Groundhogg WordPress plugin to version 4.9.4 or later.
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Assessed Oct 16, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Groundhogg | <= 4.9.3 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 16, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |