CVE-2026-16618
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CVE-2026-16618 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Improve SEO WordPress plugin through 2.0.11 does not properly validate uploaded files, checking only the file content type while writing the file with the attacker-supplied extension into a publicly accessible directory, allowing unauthenticated users to upload executable PHP files and achieve remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Improve SEO WordPress plugin through 2.0.11 does not properly validate uploaded files, checking only the file content type while writing the file with the attacker-supplied extension into a publicly accessible directory, allowing unauthenticated users to upload executable PHP files and achieve remote code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Improve SEO | <= 2.0.11 |
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