CVE-2026-94238 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/76d339bf-094c-459d-9f6c-caeda5e97892/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-94238?

CVE-2026-94238 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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 tra...

How severe is CVE-2026-94238?

CVE-2026-94238 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-2026-94238?

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