CVE-2026-16054: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 1.1.8 does not prevent unauthenticated users from obtaining a valid nonce that is the only control gating its file-deletion routine, allowing anonymous attackers to delete files staged in its upload directory and irreversibly destroy customers' pending order attachments.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce plugin before version 1.1.8 does not properly restrict access to its file-deletion functionality. The only control is a nonce that can be obtained by unauthenticated users, allowing anonymous attackers to delete files staged in the upload directory. This vulnerability corresponds to CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path) and affects the integrity of uploaded files related to customer orders.
Potential Impact
Anonymous attackers can delete files in the upload directory used by the plugin, resulting in irreversible loss of customers' pending order attachments. This compromises the integrity and availability of order-related data managed by the plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the upload directory and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletion. Avoid using affected versions in production environments if possible.
CVE-2026-16054: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce
Description
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 1.1.8 does not prevent unauthenticated users from obtaining a valid nonce that is the only control gating its file-deletion routine, allowing anonymous attackers to delete files staged in its upload directory and irreversibly destroy customers' pending order attachments.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce plugin before version 1.1.8 does not properly restrict access to its file-deletion functionality. The only control is a nonce that can be obtained by unauthenticated users, allowing anonymous attackers to delete files staged in the upload directory. This vulnerability corresponds to CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path) and affects the integrity of uploaded files related to customer orders.
Potential Impact
Anonymous attackers can delete files in the upload directory used by the plugin, resulting in irreversible loss of customers' pending order attachments. This compromises the integrity and availability of order-related data managed by the plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the upload directory and monitor for suspicious activity related to file deletion. Avoid using affected versions in production environments if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T12:00:16.861Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a742933bf8831d53945d733
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 06:26:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 06:47:29 UTC
Last updated: 08/07/2026, 02:06:32 UTC
Views: 8
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