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CVE-2026-16985

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.41% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-10 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The Squeeze WordPress plugin prior to version 1.7.12 is vulnerable due to improper validation of file types for image uploads, enabling users with the upload_files capability (Authors and above) to upload malicious PHP files. This flaw could lead to remote code execution, compromising the integrity and security of the affected WordPress site. Website administrators and security teams managing WordPress installations should prioritize updating this plugin to mitigate potential exploitation.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
remote code execution code execution

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CVE
CVE-2026-16985
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.41%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The Squeeze WordPress plugin before 1.7.12 does not validate the file type or extension of the per-size image data written by one of its attachment-update actions, allowing users with the upload_files capability (Author and above) to write an executable PHP file into the uploads directory and achieve remote code execution.