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CVE-2026-6147

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.66% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-05 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The LightSync Pro plugin for WordPress is susceptible to arbitrary file uploads due to inadequate file type validation in the rest_replace_media() function, affecting all versions up to 2.1.6. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Author-level access or higher to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server. WordPress site administrators using this plugin should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of 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-2026-6147
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.66%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The LightSync Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the rest_replace_media() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.