User Extra Fields: Filesystem traversal
User Extra Fields is affected by filesystem traversal. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A crafted path can escape the intended directory and reach files or directories elsewhere on the server.
- Component
- User Extra Fields
- Plugin slug
wp-user-extra-fields- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Feb 20, 2026
This CVE was published Feb 20, 2026 and is one of 4 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update User Extra Fields 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
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in vanquish User Extra Fields wp-user-extra-fields allows Path Traversal.This issue affects User Extra Fields: from n/a through <= 17.0.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H