HIGH

CVE-2026-109221

Q: What is CVE-2026-109221?

The Groundhogg — CRM, Newsletters, and Marketing Automation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the copy_file function in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.3 This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Sales Representative-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). This is exploitable by any user holding the plugin-defined import_contacts capability, which is granted by default to the plugin's custom Sales Representative role.

Q: Is CVE-2026-109221 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-109221 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.8% on 2026-10-16, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Q: What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-109221?

CVE-2026-109221 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Groundhogg <= 4.9.3 - Authenticated (Sales Representative+) Arbitrary File Deletion via CSV Import 'copy_file' Field Mapping

CVSS v3

8.1

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.8 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-16

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

none

SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

Neither OSV.dev nor the vendor advisories we read list affected versions for CVE-2026-109221 yet.

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Description

The Groundhogg — CRM, Newsletters, and Marketing Automation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the copy_file function in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.3 This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Sales Representative-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). This is exploitable by any user holding the plugin-defined import_contacts capability, which is granted by default to the plugin's custom Sales Representative role.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Published: 2026-10-16
Last Modified: 2026-10-16

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-109221?

Is CVE-2026-109221 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-109221 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.8% on 2026-10-16, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-109221?

CVE-2026-109221 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

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