CVE-2026-118045 (CVSS 8.7)

Description

The Ever Accounting WordPress plugin before 2.3.3 does not restrict the file path supplied to its CSV import routine to an allowed directory, allowing users with its custom Accounting Manager role (which does not have administrator privileges) to delete arbitrary files on the server, such as wp-config.php, which takes the entire site offline.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.7

HIGH

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0031

Probability of exploitation

0.24%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-73 CWE-73

References

Other References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9386275d-21c6-4711-b6d2-da307a0679f6/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-118045? +

The Ever Accounting WordPress plugin before 2.3.3 does not restrict the file path supplied to its CSV import routine to an allowed directory, allowing users with its custom Accounting Manager role (which does not have administrator privileges) to delete arbitrary files on the server, such as wp-config.php, which takes the entire site offline. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-118045? +

CVE-2026-118045 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.7 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0031, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-118045? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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