CVE-2026-9290
WP User Manager <= 2.9.17 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal to Local File Inclusion via 'tab' Query Parameter
Description
The WP User Manager – User Profile Builder & Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.17 via the (profile template scope) function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included.
INFO
Published Date :
June 6, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 23, 2026, 7:10 a.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 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the WP User Manager plugin immediately.
- Verify plugin integrity after the update.
- Remove any uploaded PHP files if not legitimate.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-9290 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Pre-auth Local File Inclusion in WP User Manager <= 2.9.17 via path traversal in tab parameter (CVSS 7.5)
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The following list is the news that have been mention
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CVE-2026-9290 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: plugin de WordPress WP User Manager, Description: El plugin WP User Manager - User Profile Builder & Membership para WordPress es vulnerable a la inclusión local de ficheros en todas las versiones hasta la 2.9.17, ambas inclusive, a través de la función (profile template scope). Esto hace posible que atacantes no autenticados incluyan y ejecuten ficheros .php arbitrarios en el servidor, permitiendo la ejecución de cualquier código PHP en esos ficheros. Esto puede usarse para eludir los controles de acceso, obtener datos sensibles o lograr la ejecución de código en casos donde se puedan subir e incluir tipos de ficheros .php. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'wpusermanager', 'product': 'WP User Manager – User Profile Builder & Membership', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '2.9.17'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-9290', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-06T11:39:10.694464Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The WP User Manager – User Profile Builder & Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.17 via the (profile template scope) function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/WPUserManager/wp-user-manager/pull/445 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-manager/tags/2.9.15/includes/functions.php#L955 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-manager/tags/2.9.15/includes/permalinks.php#L133 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-manager/tags/2.9.15/templates/profile.php#L52 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-manager/tags/2.9.15/vendor-dist/brain/cortex/src/Cortex/Router/Router.php#L183 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-manager/tags/2.9.15/vendor-dist/gamajo/template-loader/class-gamajo-template-loader.php#L226 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-manager/tags/2.9.17/includes/functions.php#L955 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-manager/tags/2.9.17/includes/permalinks.php#L133 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-manager/tags/2.9.17/templates/profile.php#L52 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-manager/tags/2.9.17/vendor-dist/brain/cortex/src/Cortex/Router/Router.php#L183 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-user-manager/tags/2.9.17/vendor-dist/gamajo/template-loader/class-gamajo-template-loader.php#L226 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3554574%40wp-user-manager&new=3554574%40wp-user-manager&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7a5e08d8-c6ef-42a3-9599-28c3bfb35017?source=cve