Gotham Block Extra Light: Filesystem traversal
Gotham Block Extra Light is affected by filesystem traversal. Exploitation requires at least contributor-level access. A crafted path can escape the intended directory and reach files or directories elsewhere on the server.
- Component
- Gotham Block Extra Light
- Plugin slug
gotham-block-extra-light- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Jan 14, 2026
This CVE was published Jan 14, 2026 and is one of 2 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Gotham Block Extra Light to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
The Gotham Block Extra Light plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.0 via the 'ghostban' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N