CVE-2026-12514
Shared Files < 1.7.70 - Unauthenticated Limited File Upload
Description
The Shared Files WordPress plugin before 1.7.67, shared-files-pro WordPress plugin before 1.7.70 do not perform a capability check in their file-upload handler, which is registered for unauthenticated users and protected only by a nonce that is output on public pages, so an unauthenticated visitor can upload files to a publicly accessible directory and read the server's absolute path from the response. Uploads are limited to WordPress's allowed MIME types, so executable PHP cannot be uploaded.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 28, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 28, 2026, 6:40 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 1.7.70 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Resource |
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a3098be8-aa7a-48ef-9fcc-b67c763debba/ |
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:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-12514', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-28T12:59:48.060961Z'} -
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 1.7.70 do not perform a capability check in their file-upload handler, which is registered for unauthenticated users and protected only by a nonce that is output on public pages, so an unauthenticated visitor can upload files to a publicly accessible directory and read the server's absolute path from the response. Uploads are limited to WordPress's allowed MIME types, so executable PHP cannot be uploaded. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/12xxx/CVE-2026-12514.json">CVE-2026-12514</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a3098be8-aa7a-48ef-9fcc-b67c763debba/