File Path Validation Issue in Shared-Files-Pro WordPress Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-19084

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-19084?

The Shared-Files-Pro WordPress plugin prior to version 1.7.70 is susceptible to a file path validation exploit. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to bypass security measures and access arbitrary files stored on the server. By leveraging this flaw during the creation of a featured image, attackers can read sensitive data and potentially expose its contents publicly, posing a significant risk to website integrity.

Affected Version(s)

shared-files-pro 0 < 1.7.70

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-2026-19084 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/48b86169-5ccf-4111-be15-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Erwan LR (WPScan)
WPScan
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