WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2026-49112 Deferred

Shared Files: Filesystem traversal

Shared Files is affected by filesystem traversal. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. A crafted path can escape the intended directory and reach files or directories elsewhere on the server. The published affected range is n/a through 1.7.64.

CVE / CNA score 7.5 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Shared Files
Plugin slug
shared-files
Affected
n/a through 1.7.64
Safe version
1.7.65
Published
Jun 15, 2026
Weakness
CWE-35 — Path Traversal: '.../...//'

This CVE was published Jun 15, 2026 and is one of 10 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Shared Files to 1.7.65 or later, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Unauthenticated Path Traversal in Shared Files <= 1.7.64 versions.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary and upstream sources