CVE-2026-12513 PUBLISHED

Shared Files < 1.7.68 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion via Path Traversal

Assigner: WPScan
Reserved: 17.06.2026 Published: 28.08.2026 Updated: 28.08.2026

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.

Product Status

Vendor Unknown
Product Shared Files
Versions Default: unaffected
  • affected from 0 to 1.7.67 (excl.)
Vendor Unknown
Product shared-files-pro
Versions Default: unaffected
  • affected from 0 to 1.7.68 (excl.)

Credits

  • Huynh Kien Minh finder
  • WPScan coordinator

References

Problem Types

  • CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path CWE