WP File Download <= 6.3.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Read via Path Traversal in 'remoteurl' Parameter (CVE-2026-14975) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-14975

WP File Download <= 6.3.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Read via Path Traversal in 'remoteurl' Parameter

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-14975 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in WP File Download <= 6.3.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Read via Path Traversal in 'remoteurl' Parameter. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps JoomUnited/WP File Download (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 5, 2026Updated Sep 5, 2026Source checked Sep 5, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 5, 2026Material review Sep 5, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps JoomUnited/WP File Download (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
JoomUnited/WP File Downloadgeneric	0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for JoomUnited/WP File Download.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 5, 2026
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Source modified
Sep 5, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Sep 5, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

The WP File Download plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.8 via the 'remoteurl' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. An authenticated attacker with Subscriber-level access first poisons the _wpfd_file_metadata['file'] post-meta value via the unprotected file.save handler, after which the streaming endpoint — hooked on init with no authentication requirement — resolves and streams the traversed file path to any caller, including unauthenticated visitors.

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