CVE-2026-11974: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in wp-media-folder-addon
The wp-media-folder-addon WordPress plugin through 4.1.6 does not validate a user-supplied parameter before using it in a file read operation in two AJAX actions available to unauthenticated users, leading to Arbitrary File Disclosure and Server-Side Request Forgery on sites where a cloud storage connection has been configured. This is an incomplete fix of CVE-2026-9690, whose patch hardened only one of the affected cloud-storage handlers and left the others unpatched.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11974 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the wp-media-folder-addon WordPress plugin up to version 4.1.6. It arises from insufficient validation of user input used in file read operations within two AJAX actions accessible without authentication. This vulnerability enables attackers to disclose arbitrary files and perform server-side request forgery (SSRF) on sites that have cloud storage connections configured. The vulnerability represents an incomplete remediation of CVE-2026-9690, as only one cloud storage handler was fixed previously, leaving other handlers exploitable.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary file disclosure, exposing sensitive files on the server, and server-side request forgery, potentially allowing attackers to make unauthorized requests from the server. This can compromise confidentiality and potentially facilitate further attacks depending on the server environment and cloud storage configuration.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is currently available. Until a patch is released, restrict or monitor access to the affected AJAX actions and review cloud storage configurations to minimize exposure.
CVE-2026-11974: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in wp-media-folder-addon
Description
The wp-media-folder-addon WordPress plugin through 4.1.6 does not validate a user-supplied parameter before using it in a file read operation in two AJAX actions available to unauthenticated users, leading to Arbitrary File Disclosure and Server-Side Request Forgery on sites where a cloud storage connection has been configured. This is an incomplete fix of CVE-2026-9690, whose patch hardened only one of the affected cloud-storage handlers and left the others unpatched.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11974 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the wp-media-folder-addon WordPress plugin up to version 4.1.6. It arises from insufficient validation of user input used in file read operations within two AJAX actions accessible without authentication. This vulnerability enables attackers to disclose arbitrary files and perform server-side request forgery (SSRF) on sites that have cloud storage connections configured. The vulnerability represents an incomplete remediation of CVE-2026-9690, as only one cloud storage handler was fixed previously, leaving other handlers exploitable.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary file disclosure, exposing sensitive files on the server, and server-side request forgery, potentially allowing attackers to make unauthorized requests from the server. This can compromise confidentiality and potentially facilitate further attacks depending on the server environment and cloud storage configuration.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is currently available. Until a patch is released, restrict or monitor access to the affected AJAX actions and review cloud storage configurations to minimize exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-11T11:50:00.532Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a699fb99c2644c7f814eac5
Added to database: 07/29/2026, 06:37:45 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 11:54:47 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 00:53:56 UTC
Views: 11
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