CVE-2026-94238
Loco Translate < 2.8.9 - Translator+ Limited File Read via 'path' Parameter
Description
The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.8.9 does not restrict which file paths its translation file routes will read, allowing users granted the Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.8.9's translator capability to retrieve the contents of files of certain types from anywhere on the server, including outside the web root.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 3, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 3, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update Loco Translate plugin to version 2.8.9.
- Apply necessary security patches.
- Verify file access controls.
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| URL | Resource |
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/76d339bf-094c-459d-9f6c-caeda5e97892/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.8.9 does not restrict which file paths its translation file routes will read, allowing users granted the Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.8.9's translator capability to retrieve the contents of files of certain types from anywhere on the server, including outside the web root. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/94xxx/CVE-2026-94238.json">CVE-2026-94238</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/76d339bf-094c-459d-9f6c-caeda5e97892/