What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion and Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 3.09. This is due to insufficient controls on file paths being supplied to the 'mla_stream_file' parameter from the ~/includes/mla-stream-image.php file, where images are processed via Imagick(). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply files via FTP that will make directory lists, local file inclusion, and remote code execution possible.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Media Library Assistant versions 3.09 and earlier contain a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service without any user interaction. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation in the plugin's core functionality. All users should update immediately to a version newer than 3.09.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data, modify or delete content, or crash the site without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Your site's data and functionality are fully exposed to remote attackers without any barriers.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 6, 2023
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
