CVE-2026-105892
Received Received - Intake

Path Traversal in rtMedia for WordPress

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in rtCamp Inc. rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress buddypress-media allows Path Traversal.This issue affects rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress: from n/a through 4.7.13.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10
Generated
2026-10-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-105892
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96406

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Vendor Product Version / Range
rtCamp Inc. rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress 0

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CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This is a Path Traversal vulnerability in the rtMedia plugin for WordPress, BuddyPress, and bbPress. It allows attackers to access restricted directories and delete files by exploiting improper pathname limitations. The flaw exists in versions up to 4.7.13.

Detection Guidance

Check if your rtMedia plugin version is 4.7.13 or below. Use WordPress admin panel or run: wp plugin list --name=rtmedia. If vulnerable, update to version 4.7.14 immediately.

Impact Analysis

Attackers can exploit this to delete critical files on your website, potentially breaking functionality or causing data loss. The high CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a critical risk, and mass-exploit campaigns are expected.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the rtMedia plugin to version 4.7.14 or later. If immediate update is not possible, apply Patchstack's mitigation rule to block attacks until the update is applied.

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