CVE-2026-11974
Received Received - Intake

Arbitrary File Disclosure and SSRF in WP Media Folder Addon WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-07-29

Last updated on: 2026-07-29

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The wp-media-folder-addon WordPress plugin through 4.1.6 does not validate a user-supplied parameter before using it in a file read operation in two AJAX actions available to unauthenticated users, leading to Arbitrary File Disclosure and Server-Side Request Forgery on sites where a cloud storage connection has been configured. This is an incomplete fix of CVE-2026-9690, whose patch hardened only one of the affected cloud-storage handlers and left the others unpatched.

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Published
2026-07-29
Last Modified
2026-07-29
Generated
2026-07-29
AI Q&A
2026-07-29
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-11974
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50114

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_media_folder_addon wp_media_folder_addon to 4.1.6 (inc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in the wp-media-folder-addon WordPress plugin (versions 4.1.6 or earlier). It allows unauthenticated users to exploit insufficient parameter validation in two AJAX actions to read arbitrary files and perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) on sites with cloud storage configured. The flaw is a partial fix for a previous issue (CVE-2026-9690), as only one cloud-storage handler was patched.

Detection Guidance

Check if the wp-media-folder-addon plugin version 4.1.6 or earlier is installed. Look for unauthorized file access attempts or SSRF activities in server logs. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could access sensitive files on your server or make unauthorized requests to internal systems, potentially leading to data breaches or further attacks. This is especially risky if your site uses cloud storage, as SSRF could expose internal network resources.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the wp-media-folder-addon plugin to the latest version if available. If no update exists, consider disabling the plugin until a patch is released. Monitor network traffic for SSRF indicators.

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