File Path Manipulation Vulnerability in Shared Files WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-12513

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Shared Files
Shared-files-pro
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-12513?

The Shared Files WordPress plugin and its enhanced version, shared-files-pro, contain a significant vulnerability in their file handling mechanisms. Specifically, these plugins fail to appropriately sanitize file paths derived from frontend file submissions. This flaw allows unauthenticated users to craft and store paths that can reference files outside the designated uploads directory. Consequently, when a corresponding file entry is deleted permanently, it may inadvertently remove critical files from the server, including configuration files like wp-config.php, which could lead to a denial of service or potential site compromise.

Affected Version(s)

Shared Files 0 < 1.7.67

shared-files-pro 0 < 1.7.68

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-12513 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/25c9fa21-c48b-4333-8abc-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Huynh Kien Minh
WPScan
.