CVE-2026-16051
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CVE-2026-16051 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The wpmudev-updates WordPress plugin before 5.0.1 does not verify the integrity of the packages installed through its remote management interface, nor protect those requests against replay, allowing an attacker able to obtain or replay a valid signed management request to install and execute arbitrary code (remote code execution).. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The wpmudev-updates WordPress plugin before 5.0.1 does not verify the integrity of the packages installed through its remote management interface, nor protect those requests against replay, allowing an attacker able to obtain or replay a valid signed management request to install and execute arbitrary code (remote code execution).
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | wpmudev-updates | < 5.0.1 |
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Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Deferred
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