CVE-2026-94278
File Media Renamer <= 1.3 - Author+ Arbitrary File Rename via save-attachment-compat
Description
The File Media Renamer WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not verify that the requesting user is authorised to modify a given media attachment, allowing any user with file-upload privileges to rename attachments belonging to other users, including administrators, and to corrupt unrelated stored site data that referenced the old file path.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 6, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 6, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-94278
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the File Media Renamer plugin.
- Verify user permissions for media management.
- Remove unauthorized renaming capabilities.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-94278.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4967e8c2-ee27-4d26-955c-f7dfb6cd6942/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The File Media Renamer WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not verify that the requesting user is authorised to modify a given media attachment, allowing any user with file-upload privileges to rename attachments belonging to other users, including administrators, and to corrupt unrelated stored site data that referenced the old file path. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/94xxx/CVE-2026-94278.json">CVE-2026-94278</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4967e8c2-ee27-4d26-955c-f7dfb6cd6942/