CVE-2026-18048: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in WP Photo Album Plus
The WP Photo Album Plus WordPress plugin before 9.2.07.002 does not validate a client-controlled value used to build a file path in one of its public endpoint actions, and performs no authorisation check on it, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary ZIP archives on the server, including ones stored outside the web root.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP Photo Album Plus plugin before version 9.2.07.002 does not validate user-supplied input used to construct file paths in one of its public endpoint actions. Additionally, it performs no authorization checks on this input. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can delete arbitrary ZIP archive files on the server, including those stored outside the web root, by controlling the file path parameter. This is classified under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path.
Potential Impact
An attacker can delete arbitrary ZIP archive files on the affected server without authentication. This can lead to loss of data stored in these archives, potentially impacting website functionality or data integrity. The vulnerability allows deletion of files even outside the web root, increasing the scope of potential damage.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint if possible and monitor for suspicious deletion activity. Avoid exposing the plugin's public endpoints to untrusted users.
CVE-2026-18048: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in WP Photo Album Plus
Description
The WP Photo Album Plus WordPress plugin before 9.2.07.002 does not validate a client-controlled value used to build a file path in one of its public endpoint actions, and performs no authorisation check on it, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary ZIP archives on the server, including ones stored outside the web root.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP Photo Album Plus plugin before version 9.2.07.002 does not validate user-supplied input used to construct file paths in one of its public endpoint actions. Additionally, it performs no authorization checks on this input. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can delete arbitrary ZIP archive files on the server, including those stored outside the web root, by controlling the file path parameter. This is classified under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path.
Potential Impact
An attacker can delete arbitrary ZIP archive files on the affected server without authentication. This can lead to loss of data stored in these archives, potentially impacting website functionality or data integrity. The vulnerability allows deletion of files even outside the web root, increasing the scope of potential damage.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint if possible and monitor for suspicious deletion activity. Avoid exposing the plugin's public endpoints to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-28T11:36:43.125Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7c0ea3bf8831d53914350e
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 06:11:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 06:32:15 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 00:41:10 UTC
Views: 9
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