CVE-2026-9690 WordPress WP Media folder Addon plugin <= 4.0.1 - Arbitrary File Download vulnerability
Unauthenticated attackers can download arbitrary files from the server via a path traversal vulnerability in the WP Media folder Addon 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-2026-9690?
CVE-2026-9690 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Joomunited WP Media folder Addon, published on 17 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download in WP Media folder Addon <= 4.0.1 versions.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-9690?
How do I fix CVE-2026-9690?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-9690 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-2026-9690 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-9690 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qpxc-jp7m-x687.