CVE-2026-118043
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CVE-2026-118043 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Bulk Media Register WordPress plugin before 2.01 does not properly validate a user-supplied path before moving a file on the server, allowing users with the Author role to move or rename arbitrary files, including outside the WordPress root, which can defeat directory-level access controls and disclose protected files.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Bulk Media Register WordPress plugin before 2.01 does not properly validate a user-supplied path before moving a file on the server, allowing users with the Author role to move or rename arbitrary files, including outside the WordPress root, which can defeat directory-level access controls and disclose protected files.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Bulk Media Register | < 2.01 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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