# CVE-2026-89301: rtMedia for WordPress arbitrary file deletion

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-89301-the-rtmedia-for-wordpress-buddypress-and-bbpress-plugin-for  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-10. Updated: 2026-10-16  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-89301 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.5 · Published 2026-10-10

The rtMedia plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on a website's server. The vulnerability exists because the plugin fails to properly validate file paths and exposes a security nonce publicly in page source code, making it possible for anyone visiting a page with the gallery or upload feature to perform file deletion. A successful exploit could result in data loss or website disruption.

Vendors: [rtCamp](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/rtcamp).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-89301 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-89301 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-89301?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.5, published 10 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** rtCamp rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress up to and including 4.7.13.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-89301?** Yes: fixed in 4.7.14. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-89301 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a software library.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-89301?** Check whether you run rtCamp rtMedia for WordPress or BuddyPress and bbPress at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in 4.7.14

## Technical details

The plugin emits a public nonce (rtmedia_upload_nonce) into frontend JavaScript without authentication requirements, which can be retrieved by unauthenticated visitors. Combined with insufficient file path validation in the process function, this allows attackers to craft requests that delete files on the server. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.7.13 and was fixed in version 4.7.14 through improved file upload handling and path validation.

## Affected products

- rtCamp rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress up to and including 4.7.13

## Timeline

- 2026-10-10: disclosed
- 2026-10-06: patched

## References

- [https://github.com/rtCamp/rtMedia/releases/tag/4.7.14](https://github.com/rtCamp/rtMedia/releases/tag/4.7.14)
- [https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddypress-media/tags/4.7.13/app/main/controllers/shortcodes/RTMediaGalleryShortcode.php](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/buddypress-media/tags/4.7.13/app/main/controllers/shortcodes/RTMediaGalleryShortcode.php)