CVE-2026-94238
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CVE-2026-94238 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Loco Translate | < 2.8.9 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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