CVE-2026-16054: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce
CVE-2026-16054 is a critical vulnerability in the Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before version 1.1.8. It allows unauthenticated users to obtain a valid nonce, which is the only control for the file-deletion routine. This flaw enables anonymous attackers to delete files staged in the upload directory, causing irreversible destruction of customers' pending order attachments.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce plugin versions prior to 1.1.8 do not properly restrict access to the file-deletion functionality. Specifically, unauthenticated users can obtain a valid nonce token that gates the deletion process. This lack of proper access control leads to an external control of file name or path vulnerability (CWE-73), allowing attackers to delete files in the upload directory. The vulnerability impacts the integrity and availability of customer order attachments by enabling irreversible deletion.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows anonymous attackers to delete files staged for upload, which can result in the loss of pending order attachments for customers. This compromises the integrity and availability of critical data related to customer orders, potentially disrupting business operations and customer trust. There is no confidentiality impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the upload directory and monitor for suspicious deletion activity. Avoid exposing the file-deletion endpoint to unauthenticated users if possible.
CVE-2026-16054: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce
Description
CVE-2026-16054 is a critical vulnerability in the Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before version 1.1.8. It allows unauthenticated users to obtain a valid nonce, which is the only control for the file-deletion routine. This flaw enables anonymous attackers to delete files staged in the upload directory, causing irreversible destruction of customers' pending order attachments.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for WooCommerce plugin versions prior to 1.1.8 do not properly restrict access to the file-deletion functionality. Specifically, unauthenticated users can obtain a valid nonce token that gates the deletion process. This lack of proper access control leads to an external control of file name or path vulnerability (CWE-73), allowing attackers to delete files in the upload directory. The vulnerability impacts the integrity and availability of customer order attachments by enabling irreversible deletion.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows anonymous attackers to delete files staged for upload, which can result in the loss of pending order attachments for customers. This compromises the integrity and availability of critical data related to customer orders, potentially disrupting business operations and customer trust. There is no confidentiality impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the upload directory and monitor for suspicious deletion activity. Avoid exposing the file-deletion endpoint to unauthenticated users if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T12:00:16.861Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a742933bf8831d53945d733
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 06:26:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 17:01:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:01:32 UTC
Views: 37
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