CVE-2026-16051: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in wpmudev-updates
The wpmudev-updates WordPress plugin before 5.0.1 does not verify the integrity of the packages installed through its remote management interface, nor protect those requests against replay, allowing an attacker able to obtain or replay a valid signed management request to install and execute arbitrary code (remote code execution).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The wpmudev-updates WordPress plugin prior to version 5.0.1 contains a CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code vulnerability. The plugin does not verify the integrity of remotely installed packages nor protect management requests from replay attacks. An attacker with access to a valid signed management request can exploit this flaw to perform remote code execution by installing and running arbitrary code on the target system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability arises from lack of integrity verification and replay protection in the plugin's remote management interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is available at this time. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the remote management interface and monitor for unauthorized signed requests if possible.
CVE-2026-16051: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in wpmudev-updates
Description
The wpmudev-updates WordPress plugin before 5.0.1 does not verify the integrity of the packages installed through its remote management interface, nor protect those requests against replay, allowing an attacker able to obtain or replay a valid signed management request to install and execute arbitrary code (remote code execution).
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The wpmudev-updates WordPress plugin prior to version 5.0.1 contains a CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code vulnerability. The plugin does not verify the integrity of remotely installed packages nor protect management requests from replay attacks. An attacker with access to a valid signed management request can exploit this flaw to perform remote code execution by installing and running arbitrary code on the target system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability arises from lack of integrity verification and replay protection in the plugin's remote management interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is available at this time. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the remote management interface and monitor for unauthorized signed requests if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T10:04:36.248Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7c0ea0bf8831d53914340e
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 06:11:44 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 06:47:02 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 00:41:09 UTC
Views: 8
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