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CVE-2026-9062 Store Locator CVE debrief

CVE-2026-9062 is a vulnerability in the Store Locator WordPress plugin before version 1.6.9. The plugin does not properly validate a parameter before using it in a file path, which allows high-privileged users, such as administrators, to read arbitrary `.php` files from the server. This includes configuration files that contain database credentials and authentication keys.

Vendor
Store Locator
Product
Store Locator WordPress plugin
CVSS
LOW 3.4
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-13
Original CVE updated
2026-07-21
Advisory published
2026-06-13
Advisory updated
2026-07-21

Who should care

Users of the Store Locator WordPress plugin, particularly those with high privileges such as administrators, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The Store Locator WordPress plugin before 1.6.9 is vulnerable to a file path traversal attack. An attacker with high privileges, such as an administrator, can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary `.php` files from the server, including configuration files that contain sensitive information such as database credentials and authentication keys.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the Store Locator WordPress plugin to version 1.6.9 or later.
  • Limit access to sensitive files and configuration files.
  • Monitor server logs for suspicious activity.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail can be found at [cve-org] and [nvd], respectively. Additional information can be found at [ref-4].

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-9062 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-9062

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-9062 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9062

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.