CVE-2026-3666:
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.16. This is due to a missing file name/path validation against path traversal sequences. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server by embedding a crafted path traversal string in a forum post body and then deleting the post.
Score
A numerical rating that indicates how dangerous this vulnerability is.
8.8High- Published Date:Apr 4, 2026
- CISA KEV Date:*No Data*
- Industries Affected:20
Threat Predictions
- EPSS Score:0.0
- EPSS Percentile:8%
Exploitability
- Score:2.8
- Attack Vector:NETWORK
- Attack Complexity:LOW
- Privileges Required:LOW
- User Interaction:NONE
- Scope:UNCHANGED
Impact
- Score:5.9
- Confidentiality Impact:HIGH
- Integrity Impact:HIGH
- Availability Impact:HIGH
Description Preview
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.16. This is due to a missing file name/path validation against path traversal sequences. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server by embedding a crafted path traversal string in a forum post body and then deleting the post.
Industries Affected
Below is a list of industries most commonly impacted or potentially at risk based on intelligence.
