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CVE-2026-84738

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.1 EPSS 0.82% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-18 · Last synced 2026-10-07

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The AF Companion WordPress plugin prior to version 2.2.0 is vulnerable due to inadequate validation of uploaded file types, enabling users with low-privileged store-management roles to upload arbitrary files, including potentially malicious PHP scripts. This flaw could lead to Remote Code Execution, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. WordPress site administrators using this plugin should prioritize updating to the latest version 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-2026-84738
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.1
EPSS
0.82%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The AF Companion WordPress plugin before 2.2.0 does not validate the type of files uploaded through one of its import features, allowing users with a low-privileged store-management role to upload arbitrary files, including PHP ones, leading to Remote Code Execution.