CVE-2026-16281

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified

CVE-2026-16281 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Classified Listing WordPress plugin before 6.1.1 does not verify that the caller owns or can edit the target listing before its AI image-editing AJAX action deletes or attaches media, allowing any authenticated user, including a subscriber, to permanently delete attachments from, and attach files to, any listing owned by another user.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Classified Listing WordPress plugin before 6.1.1 does not verify that the caller owns or can edit the target listing before its AI image-editing AJAX action deletes or attaches media, allowing any authenticated user, including a subscriber, to permanently delete attachments from, and attach files to, any listing owned by another user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.19%

9.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
UnknownClassified Listing>= 5.3.0, < 6.1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-16281?
The Classified Listing WordPress plugin before 6.1.1 does not verify that the caller owns or can edit the target listing before its AI image-editing AJAX action deletes or attaches media, allowing any authenticated user, including a subscriber, to permanently delete attachments from, and attach files to, any listing owned by another user.
How severe is CVE-2026-16281?
CVE-2026-16281 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16281?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST