CVE-2026-16940
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CVE-2026-16940 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. The Custom Fields WordPress plugin before 1.5.1 does not validate a user-supplied file path before deletion, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary files on the server (such as wp-config.php), which can lead to a full site takeover.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Custom Fields WordPress plugin before 1.5.1 does not validate a user-supplied file path before deletion, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary files on the server (such as wp-config.php), which can lead to a full site takeover.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Custom Fields | < 1.5.1 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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