CVE-2026-12513 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-73

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/25c9fa21-c48b-4333-8abc-87230dc4c869/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12513?

CVE-2026-12513 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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 trave...

How severe is CVE-2026-12513?

CVE-2026-12513 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12513?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.