How severe is CVE-2026-9062?

CVE-2026-9062 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-9062 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9062?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-9062 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-9062 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36644.

When was CVE-2026-9062 published?

CVE-2026-9062 was published on 2026-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-9062

CVE-2026-9062 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36644
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2026-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Store Locator WordPress plugin before 1.6.9 does not validate a parameter before using it in a file path, allowing high-privileged users such as administrators to read arbitrary `.php` files from the server, including configuration files that contain database credentials and authentication keys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-9062?: The Store Locator WordPress plugin before 1.6.9 does not validate a parameter before using it in a file path, allowing high-privileged users such as administrators to read arbitrary `.php` files from the server, including configuration files that contain database credentials and authentication keys.
How severe is CVE-2026-9062?: CVE-2026-9062 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-9062 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9062?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-9062 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-9062 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36644.
When was CVE-2026-9062 published?: CVE-2026-9062 was published on 2026-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/14014b6b-ce49-4778-822c-026ecafa1772/

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