CVE-2026-14975
MediumThe WP File Download plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.8 via the 'remoteurl' parameter.
Published Sep 5, 2026 · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Also known as 2b99e525-c1d3-463d-8b87-b7d7fdd535d1, EUVD-2026-71881, GHSA-fw8g-mfpv-9hhc
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2026-14975 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3.1) affecting WP File Download (wordpress-plugin).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including WP File Download 6.3.9.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
CVSS v3.1
6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
0.7%
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The WP File Download plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.8 via the 'remoteurl' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. An authenticated attacker with Subscriber-level access first poisons the _wpfd_file_metadata['file'] post-meta value via the unprotected file.save handler, after which the streaming endpoint — hooked on init with no authentication requirement — resolves and streams the traversed file path to any caller, including unauthenticated visitors.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WP File Downloadwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 6.3.9 |
Patched Releases
WP File Download
6.3.9
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 5, 2026
Last updated
Sep 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://patchstack.com/database
- advisoryhttps://wpscan.com/plugins/
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2b99e525-c1d3-463d-8b87-b7d7fdd535d1?source=api-prod
FAQ
Common Questions.
The WP File Download plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.8 via the 'remoteurl' parameter.
Affected: WP File Download (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including WP File Download 6.3.9.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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