CVE-2026-48866Gravity Forms Path Traversal
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Rocketgenius Inc.
Published Jun 1, 2026 · Updated Jul 22, 2026 · Also known as 4e6b9ced-b303-43fe-8622-a32685f0a4ea, WORDFENCE-4e6b9ced-b303-43fe-8622-a32685f0a4ea
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-48866 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.6 v3.1) affecting gravityforms (wordpress-plugin), Gravity Forms.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 13, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Gravity Forms 2.10.1, gravityforms 2.10.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
0.5%
Higher than 41.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
51/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 13, 2026
134 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Rocketgenius Inc. Gravity Forms allows Path Traversal.
This issue affects Gravity Forms: from n/a through 2.10.0.1.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 13, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gravityformswordpress-plugin | See advisory | 2.10.1 |
| Gravity Forms | >= n/a | 2.10.1 |
Patched Releases
Gravity Forms
2.10.1
gravityforms
2.10.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 1, 2026
Last updated
Jul 22, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 13, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
FAQ
Common Questions.
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Rocketgenius Inc.
Affected: gravityforms (wordpress-plugin); Gravity Forms versions >= n/a. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 13, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Gravity Forms 2.10.1, gravityforms 2.10.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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