CVE-2026-42661 Details
Description
Custom role Path Traversal in WP Customer Area <= 8.3.4 versions.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the WP Customer Area WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 8.3.4. This vulnerability allows for custom roles to manipulate file paths, potentially leading to unauthorized access to files outside of the intended directory.
Users of the WP Customer Area WordPress plugin should update to version 8.3.5 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins.
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Volerion
Assessed Jun 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-35 | Path Traversal: '.../...//' | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WP Customer Area | <= 8.3.4 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |