CVE-2026-81402
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CVE-2026-81402 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The DS Ad Rotator WordPress plugin through 0.8 does not perform any capability check, nonce verification, or file-type validation on its image upload handler, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including PHP, to a web-accessible directory, which can lead to remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The DS Ad Rotator WordPress plugin through 0.8 does not perform any capability check, nonce verification, or file-type validation on its image upload handler, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including PHP, to a web-accessible directory, which can lead to remote code execution.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | DS Ad Rotator | <= 0.8 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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