CVE-2026-15056: StoreEngine <= 2.1.1 - Authenticated (Vendor+) Arbitrary File Read via Path Traversal in Downloadable File URL

Published Aug 16, 2026
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Updated

The StoreEngine — Complete eCommerce Solution with Memberships, Licensing, Affiliates & More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.1 via the parsefilepath function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with vendor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
StoreEngine WordPress plugin StoreEngine<=2.1.1

Event History

Aug 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:27 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-15056?

CVE-2026-15056 has a severity rating of medium, specifically 6.5 on the CVSS scale.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-15056?

To remediate CVE-2026-15056, update the StoreEngine plugin to version 2.1.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-15056?

CVE-2026-15056 affects users of the StoreEngine plugin for WordPress up to and including version 2.1.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-15056?

CVE-2026-15056 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to perform arbitrary file reads.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2026-15056?

The impact of CVE-2026-15056 is that authenticated attackers can access sensitive files on the server.

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