CVE-2026-2216
CVE-2026-2216 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- CVSS v4: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-6909
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw has been found in rachelos WeRSS we-mp-rss up to 1.4.8. Impacted is the function download_export_file of the file apis/tools.py. Executing a manipulation of the argument filename can lead to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-2216?
- A flaw has been found in rachelos WeRSS we-mp-rss up to 1.4.8. Impacted is the function download_export_file of the file apis/tools.py. Executing a manipulation of the argument filename can lead to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
- How severe is CVE-2026-2216?
- CVE-2026-2216 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-2216 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-2216?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-2216 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-2216 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-6909.
- When was CVE-2026-2216 published?
- CVE-2026-2216 was published on 2026-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.344933
- https://vuldb.com/?id.344933
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.752763
- https://www.notion.so/WeRSS-Path-Traversal-Vulnerability-Leads-to-Arbitrary-File-Read-2feea92a3c41804da1f1f5ddbf86e655
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