Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-31913 affects the WordPress Scape theme before version 1.5.16. A flaw in path handling can let an attacker delete files outside intended locations. The main business risk is site outage or broken functionality from file deletion. The sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority website availability risk. Prioritize public WordPress sites running Scape, especially business-critical sites, because exploitation requires no authentication according to CVSS. Confirm exposure and update or follow vendor guidance promptly.
Technical view
The CVE describes a CWE-22 path traversal issue in Whitebox-Studio Scape for WordPress, affecting versions below 1.5.16. CVSS 3.1 is 8.6: network-accessible, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, with high availability impact and no stated confidentiality or integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Internet-facing WordPress sites using the Scape theme below 1.5.16 are the likely exposed population. The source bundle does not identify specific hosting configurations, CPEs, or whether inactive installations are exploitable.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation without user interaction. The reported outcome is arbitrary file deletion through path traversal. CISA KEV is false in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation or public exploit availability.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The affected range is stated as before 1.5.16, but the bundle does not include detailed vulnerable endpoints, exploit mechanics, or indicators of compromise. Avoid assuming active exploitation without additional sourced evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using the Scape theme.
- Move Scape installations off versions below 1.5.16.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for confirmed fixed versions.
- Back up affected sites before remediation.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor file integrity where feasible.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed Scape theme version on each WordPress site.
- Verify no Scape installation remains below 1.5.16.
- Review web and application logs for unusual file deletion indicators.
- Check site functionality and file integrity after updating.
- Document remediation status for each affected WordPress instance.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H3.94Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.6HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.