CVE-2026-9290 PoC — WP User Manager <= 2.9.17 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal to Local File Inclusion via 'tab' Query Parameter

Source

https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2026/CVE-2026-9290.yaml

Associated Vulnerability

Title: WP User Manager <= 2.9.17 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal to Local File Inclusion via 'tab' Query Parameter (CVE-2026-9290)
Description:The WP User Manager – User Profile Builder & Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.17 via the (profile template scope) function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included.

Description

WP User Manager – User Profile Builder & Membership plugin for WordPress <= 2.9.17 contains a local file inclusion caused by improper handling in the profile template scope function, letting unauthenticated attackers execute arbitrary PHP code, exploit requires ability to upload or control PHP files.

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