What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WP AUDIO GALLERY plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthorized Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 2.0. This is due to insufficient capability checks and lack of nonce verification on the "wpag_htaccess_callback" function This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to overwrite the site's .htaccess file with arbitrary content, which can lead to arbitrary file read on the server under certain configurations.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Audio Gallery versions 2.0 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to perform administrative actions they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can read, modify, or delete audio files and gallery settings. This affects all installations running the vulnerable versions.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete audio galleries and files with a low-privilege user account.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Any logged-in user can compromise your audio galleries, delete content, or alter settings without admin approval.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a valid WordPress user account with at least subscriber-level access.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 19, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
