Authorization Bypass in CatFolders Document Gallery & PDF Library Plugin
CVE-2026-19717

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Catfolders Document Gallery & PDF Library
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-19717?

The CatFolders Document Gallery & PDF Library WordPress plugin before version 2.0.7 contains an authorization flaw in specific REST API endpoints. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to access sensitive information such as the title, type, size, and URL of media attachments linked to any folders, regardless of whether these folders are publicly displayed in galleries. This could potentially expose private media to unauthorized parties.

Affected Version(s)

CatFolders Document Gallery & PDF Library 0 < 2.0.7

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-2026-19717 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79a4bae6-96e2-44b4-a56b-...
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

Shikhali Jamalzade
WPScan
.