Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Super Forms allows Path Traversal.

This issue affects Super Forms: from n/a through 6.3.316.
Published: 2026-08-24
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthenticated arbitrary file download
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

The super_forms plugin contains a Path Traversal flaw that allows an unauthenticated attacker to request any file readable by the web server process. By constructing a crafted download URL that includes traversal sequences, the attacker can obtain arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files, logs, or credentials. This results in a read‑only compromise, compromising confidentiality of sensitive data and potentially enabling further post‑exploitation steps.

Affected Systems

All WordPress installations that have the Super Forms plugin version 6.3.315 or earlier, up to and including 6.3.316, are affected. The vulnerability does not impact core WordPress or other plugins. The fix was included in version 6.3.317.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 signals a high severity issue. The EPSS score of < 1% indicates a very low but non‑zero probability of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that the attack vector is an unauthenticated HTTP GET request to the plugin’s download endpoint, making remote exploitation straightforward for anyone with network connectivity to the site.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 10:51 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update to 6.3.317 or a higher version.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Super Forms plugin to 6.3.317 or later to eliminate the vulnerable code.
  • If an upgrade cannot be performed immediately, restrict or disable the plugin’s download endpoint so that only authenticated users may access it or remove the endpoint entirely.
  • Configure the web server to deny path traversal requests by applying strict whitelist rules or by serving the plugin from a dedicated directory with limited read permissions.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 10:51 UTC.

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History

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download in Super Forms <= 6.3.315 versions. Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Super Forms allows Path Traversal. This issue affects Super Forms: from n/a through 6.3.316.
First Time appeared Super Forms
Super Forms super Forms
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:super_forms:super_forms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Super Forms
Super Forms super Forms

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Super-forms
Super-forms super Forms
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Super-forms
Super-forms super Forms
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download in Super Forms <= 6.3.315 versions.
Title WordPress Super Forms plugin <= 6.3.315 - Arbitrary File Download vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


Subscriptions

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Super Forms Super Forms
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-14T11:48:06.405Z

Reserved: 2026-02-25T12:14:34.738Z

Link: CVE-2026-28167

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Updated: 2026-08-24T12:48:49.998Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-24T12:16:50.850

Modified: 2026-10-14T13:10:00.187

Link: CVE-2026-28167

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Updated: 2026-10-17T11:00:07Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-22

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')