Bulk Media Register < 2.01 - Author+ Arbitrary File Move via Path Traversal
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-118043 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | WPScan |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-10-31 06:16:33 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-10-31 06:16:33 UTC |
| Description | The Bulk Media Register WordPress plugin before 2.01 does not properly validate a user-supplied path before moving a file on the server, allowing users with the Author role to move or rename arbitrary files, including outside the WordPress root, which can defeat directory-level access controls and disclose protected files. |
Risk And Classification
Problem Types: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Unknown | Bulk Media Register | affected 2.01 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpscan.com/vulnerability/bcb6cb6b-d1bc-4c92-8c3b-4ad48348a2b1 | [email protected] | wpscan.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Rafael Honorato (en)
CNA: WPScan (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.