CVE-2026-2696

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified

CVE-2026-2696 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Export All URLs WordPress plugin before 5.1 generates CSV filenames containing posts URLS (including private posts) in a predictable pattern using a random 6-digit number. These files are stored in the publicly accessible wp-content/uploads/ directory. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Export All URLs WordPress plugin before 5.1 generates CSV filenames containing posts URLS (including private posts) in a predictable pattern using a random 6-digit number. These files are stored in the publicly accessible wp-content/uploads/ directory. As a result, any unauthenticated user can brute-force the filenames to gain access to sensitive data contained within the exported files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.30%

21.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-2696?
The Export All URLs WordPress plugin before 5.1 generates CSV filenames containing posts URLS (including private posts) in a predictable pattern using a random 6-digit number. These files are stored in the publicly accessible wp-content/uploads/ directory. As a result, any unauthenticated user can brute-force the filenames to gain access to sensitive data contained within the exported files.
How severe is CVE-2026-2696?
CVE-2026-2696 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2696?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST