File Path Exposure in Loco Translate Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-94238

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Loco Translate
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-94238?

The Loco Translate plugin for WordPress, prior to version 2.8.9, contains a vulnerability that permits users with translator capabilities to access and read sensitive files from arbitrary paths on the server. This flaw allows unauthorized access to information outside the intended web root, potentially exposing critical data and compromising the system's integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Loco Translate 0 < 2.8.9

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-2026-94238 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/76d339bf-094c-459d-9f6c-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Shivamani Vastrala
WPScan
.