Is CVE-2026-13251 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-13251 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-13251 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-13251 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-13251?

CVE-2026-13251 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-13251

CWE-22Published: July 2, 2026· Updated: Jul 2, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.82%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:52.7th

Official Description

The Perfmatters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.4 via the 's' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. Exploitation requires the Local Google Fonts feature to be enabled (disabled by default), pretty permalinks to be active, and RSS feed links to remain enabled in the plugin settings.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-13251 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.