Path Traversal in Boldgrid W3 Total Cache

CVE-2026-9282

The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.4 via the setupSources function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary…

Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-9282?
CVE-2026-9282 is a high-severity vulnerability in Boldgrid W3 Total Cache, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-07-11.
How severe is CVE-2026-9282?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.