CVE-2026-18048 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

The WP Photo Album Plus WordPress plugin before 9.2.07.002 does not validate a client-controlled value used to build a file path in one of its public endpoint actions, and performs no authorisation check on it, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary ZIP archives on the server, including ones stored outside the web root.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-73

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fbc145d3-a582-4975-bc6b-e56e633e51e6/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-18048?

CVE-2026-18048 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The WP Photo Album Plus WordPress plugin before 9.2.07.002 does not validate a client-controlled value used to build a file path in one of its public endpoint actions, and performs no authorisation ch...

How severe is CVE-2026-18048?

CVE-2026-18048 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18048?

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