CVE-2026-9290 WP User Manager <= 2.9.17 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal to Local File Inclusion via 'tab' Query Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw to include arbitrary PHP files, potentially leading to code execution or data disclosure.
- 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-2026-9290?
CVE-2026-9290 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in wpusermanager WP User Manager – User Profile Builder & Membership, published on 5 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP User Manager – User Profile Builder & Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.17 via the (profile template scope) function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-9290?
How do I fix CVE-2026-9290?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-9290 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-2026-9290 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-9290 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-83v9-496w-54wx.