CVE-2026-105892 WordPress rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress plugin <= 4.7.13 - Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can delete arbitrary files on the server via path traversal in the rtMedia WordPress plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-105892?

CVE-2026-105892 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in rtCamp Inc. rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress, published on 10 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in rtCamp Inc. rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress buddypress-media allows Path Traversal.This issue affects rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress: from n/a through 4.7.13.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-105892?

How do I fix CVE-2026-105892?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-105892 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-105892 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-105892 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jh84-7mpc-g94c.

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