CVE-2026-16250: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Personal QR Message
The Personal QR Message WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not restrict the file types that can be uploaded through an unauthenticated handler, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary executable PHP files that are directly reachable, leading to remote code execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16250 is a vulnerability in the Personal QR Message WordPress plugin through version 1.0 that does not restrict file types during upload via an unauthenticated handler. This lack of validation allows attackers to upload arbitrary executable PHP files, which are directly reachable and can be executed remotely, resulting in remote code execution. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). No CVSS score or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker can upload malicious PHP files without authentication, which can be executed on the server, leading to remote code execution. This can compromise the affected system, allowing full control by the attacker.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the upload functionality, disable or remove the vulnerable plugin, or implement web application firewall rules to block malicious file uploads and execution.
CVE-2026-16250: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Personal QR Message
Description
The Personal QR Message WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not restrict the file types that can be uploaded through an unauthenticated handler, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary executable PHP files that are directly reachable, leading to remote code execution.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16250 is a vulnerability in the Personal QR Message WordPress plugin through version 1.0 that does not restrict file types during upload via an unauthenticated handler. This lack of validation allows attackers to upload arbitrary executable PHP files, which are directly reachable and can be executed remotely, resulting in remote code execution. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). No CVSS score or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker can upload malicious PHP files without authentication, which can be executed on the server, leading to remote code execution. This can compromise the affected system, allowing full control by the attacker.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the upload functionality, disable or remove the vulnerable plugin, or implement web application firewall rules to block malicious file uploads and execution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T07:19:47.202Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a70364ebf32cb7a3418311e
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 06:33:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/03/2026, 06:50:56 UTC
Last updated: 08/03/2026, 22:33:37 UTC
Views: 10
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