CVE-2026-12513
Shared Files < 1.7.68 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion via Path Traversal
Description
The Shared Files WordPress plugin before 1.7.67, shared-files-pro WordPress plugin before 1.7.68 do not properly sanitize a file path taken from a frontend file submission and their single-pass traversal filter is bypassable, allowing unauthenticated users to store a path that points outside the uploads directory. When the corresponding file entry is later permanently deleted, an arbitrary file on the server (such as wp-config.php) is deleted, leading to denial of service and potential site takeover.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 28, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 28, 2026, 6:43 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Shared Files plugin to version 1.7.67 or later.
- Update Shared Files Pro plugin to version 1.7.68 or later.
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| URL | Resource |
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/25c9fa21-c48b-4333-8abc-87230dc4c869/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-73 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-12513', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-28T13:00:03.507771Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Shared Files WordPress plugin before 1.7.67, shared-files-pro WordPress plugin before 1.7.68 do not properly sanitize a file path taken from a frontend file submission and their single-pass traversal filter is bypassable, allowing unauthenticated users to store a path that points outside the uploads directory. When the corresponding file entry is later permanently deleted, an arbitrary file on the server (such as wp-config.php) is deleted, leading to denial of service and potential site takeover. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/12xxx/CVE-2026-12513.json">CVE-2026-12513</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/25c9fa21-c48b-4333-8abc-87230dc4c869/