CVE-2026-6169: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in cservit affiliate-toolkit – Multi-Network Affiliate & Amazon Product Display
The affiliate-toolkit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to remote code execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.5. This is due to the plugin using the BladeOne templating engine's runString() method which compiles user-supplied template content into PHP code and executes it via eval() without sanitization or sandboxing. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to execute arbitrary code on the server by injecting PHP into a plugin template.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-6169 is a code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) in the affiliate-toolkit – Multi-Network Affiliate & Amazon Product Display WordPress plugin. The plugin uses the BladeOne templating engine's runString() method, which compiles user-supplied template content into PHP code and executes it with eval() without proper sanitization or sandboxing. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with Editor-level or higher privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code remotely on the server. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.8.5. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Editor-level or higher privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to full compromise of the web server, including data theft, site defacement, or further pivoting within the network. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. There are no known exploits in the wild currently reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Editor-level and higher privileges to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the affiliate-toolkit plugin if possible. Monitor for vendor updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-6169: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in cservit affiliate-toolkit – Multi-Network Affiliate & Amazon Product Display
Description
The affiliate-toolkit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to remote code execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.5. This is due to the plugin using the BladeOne templating engine's runString() method which compiles user-supplied template content into PHP code and executes it via eval() without sanitization or sandboxing. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to execute arbitrary code on the server by injecting PHP into a plugin template.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6169 is a code injection vulnerability (CWE-94) in the affiliate-toolkit – Multi-Network Affiliate & Amazon Product Display WordPress plugin. The plugin uses the BladeOne templating engine's runString() method, which compiles user-supplied template content into PHP code and executes it with eval() without proper sanitization or sandboxing. This flaw allows authenticated attackers with Editor-level or higher privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code remotely on the server. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.8.5. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with Editor-level or higher privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to full compromise of the web server, including data theft, site defacement, or further pivoting within the network. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. There are no known exploits in the wild currently reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Editor-level and higher privileges to trusted users only. Consider disabling or removing the affiliate-toolkit plugin if possible. Monitor for vendor updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-12T20:50:35.583Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a16a55fe29bf47b50a642a6
Added to database: 5/27/2026, 8:03:43 AM
Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 8:18:33 AM
Last updated: 5/28/2026, 8:24:10 PM
Views: 12
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