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CVE-2026-77016

Workeera WordPress plugin path traversal

9.6 CRITICALEPSS 0.43%
  1. Published27 Aug 2026

Description

The Workeera WordPress plugin before 1.0.6 does not restrict which values may be written to a user's own candidate profile, and does not validate or contain the stored file path before deleting it, allowing users with a role as low as subscriber to delete arbitrary files on the server.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-77016 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-77016 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.43%.

How severe is CVE-2026-77016?

CVE-2026-77016 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-77016?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.