CVE-2026-94238
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Path Traversal in Loco Translate WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-03

Last updated on: 2026-10-03

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.8.9 does not restrict which file paths its translation file routes will read, allowing users granted the Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.8.9's translator capability to retrieve the contents of files of certain types from anywhere on the server, including outside the web root.

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Published
2026-10-03
Last Modified
2026-10-03
Generated
2026-10-03
AI Q&A
2026-10-03
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-94238
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91947

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Vendor Product Version / Range
localizationlabs loco_translate to 2.8.9 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a path traversal issue in the Loco Translate WordPress plugin before version 2.8.9. It allows users with the translator capability to read file contents from anywhere on the server, including outside the web root, due to improper restriction of file paths in translation file routes.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Loco Translate plugin version is below 2.8.9. Use WordPress admin panel or run: wp plugin list --name=loco-translate. If vulnerable, inspect server logs for unusual file access patterns or unauthorized file reads.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with translator access could exploit this to read sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing confidential data such as configuration files, credentials, or other restricted information outside the intended web directory.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating compliance requirements such as GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health information privacy) by exposing protected or personal information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Loco Translate plugin to version 2.8.9 or later immediately. Remove or restrict users with the translator capability until the update is applied. Monitor server access logs for suspicious activity.

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