How severe is CVE-2026-42661?

CVE-2026-42661 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-42661 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42661?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-42661 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-42661 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36826.

When was CVE-2026-42661 published?

CVE-2026-42661 was published on 2026-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-42661

CVE-2026-42661 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-35.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36826
Weakness: CWE-35
Published: 2026-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Custom role Path Traversal in WP Customer Area <= 8.3.4 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-42661?: Custom role Path Traversal in WP Customer Area <= 8.3.4 versions.
How severe is CVE-2026-42661?: CVE-2026-42661 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-42661 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42661?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-42661 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-42661 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36826.
When was CVE-2026-42661 published?: CVE-2026-42661 was published on 2026-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/customer-area/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-customer-area-plugin-8-3-4-path-traversal-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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