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CVE-2026-1246Disclosure

LOWCVSS 4.9 · MEDIUM

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch affected systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

The ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read via path traversal in the 'loadFile' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.2 due to insufficient path validation and sanitization in the 'loadLogFile' AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information such as database credentials and authentication keys.

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0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Other references
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-22

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-02-05); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-02-05: 1Mentions · 2026-02-06: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-02-06: 1Technical Details · 2026-02-05: 1Technical Details · 2026-02-06: 102-0502-06
Signal classification2 categories
Disclosure
150.0%
Patch
150.0%
Referenced assets2 URLs
By indicator
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-02-051
Disclosure1
2026-02-061
Patch1
Full discourse2 posts
  • Valentin Scerbacov@notVallium
    Patch

    ShortPixel users: Update to 6.4.3 RIGHT NOW. CVE-2026-1246 just dropped. It’s a directory traversal bug that lets anyone download your wp-config.php. Your database passwords are at risk. Full technical breakdown and the red flags to look for on our TG: https://t.me/webhostmost Is 100kb of saved image space worth a full database leak? I don't think so. #WebHostMost

    Post summary

    The post announces a new directory traversal CVE affecting ShortPixel, warns that wp-config.php may be exposed, and urges users to immediately update to version 6.4.3.

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  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-1246 The ShortPixel Image Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read via path traversal in the 'loadFile' parameter in all versions up to, and inclu… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-1246

    Post summary

    CVE-2026-1246 exposes an arbitrary file read flaw in ShortPixel Image Optimizer through path traversal in the loadFile parameter, affecting all versions up to a certain point.

    00000213
    56.5K followersView on X

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