Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataThe Career Section plugin for WordPress, in all versions up to and including 1.7, has an arbitrary file upload flaw (CWE-434) in its CV upload handler, caused by missing file type validation. Unauthenticated attackers can upload files that may be executable, which could lead to remote code execution on the server. The flaw is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8.
NVD description
The Career Section plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 1.7 via the CV upload handler. This is due to missing file type validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible.
EPSS · FIRST.org
1.1%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 64% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-16, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
Information
- Published
- 14 mai 2026
- Updated
- 17 juin 2026
- Status
- Deferred
- Source
- security@wordfence.com
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (4)
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