CVE-2026-28078 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-28078: WordPress uListing plugin <= 2.2.0 - Arbitrary File Download vulnerability

Vendor Stylemix

Product uListing

Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal

Published March 5, 2026

Last update April 28, 2026

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CVSS base score

4.9/10

Attack vector Network

Attack complexity Low

Privileges required High

User interaction None

Confidentiality High

Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Stylemix uListing ulisting allows Path Traversal.This issue affects uListing: from n/a through <= 2.2.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

uListing versions up to 2.2.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to read files outside the intended directory. An attacker with high-level admin privileges can access sensitive files on the server by manipulating file paths. This vulnerability requires admin-level access and does not affect file integrity or availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files on the server outside the intended application directory.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators with malicious intent or compromised admin accounts can access sensitive server files like configuration or database credentials.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level administrator privileges on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 5, 2026 CVE published

April 28, 2026 Record updated

External resources

07References

NVD — National Vulnerability Database https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28078 CWE — Common Weakness Enumeration https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/22.html AskarLabs — CWE-22 write-up Path Traversal

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