CVE-2026-77005: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in CODE MONKEYS PROPOSALS
The CODE MONKEYS PROPOSALS WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not validate a user-supplied file path before deleting a file, and does not check the capability of the user making the request, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can lead to a site takeover.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-77005 is a vulnerability in the CODE MONKEYS PROPOSALS WordPress plugin versions up to 1.0.1. The plugin fails to validate file paths provided by users before performing file deletion operations and does not check user permissions properly. This lack of validation and authorization enables any authenticated user to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can escalate to a full site takeover.
Potential Impact
Any authenticated user, regardless of privilege level, can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to denial of service, data loss, or site takeover if critical files are removed or manipulated.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix is currently documented. Users should restrict access to the plugin or disable it until a fix is available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply official patches once released.
CVE-2026-77005: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in CODE MONKEYS PROPOSALS
Description
The CODE MONKEYS PROPOSALS WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not validate a user-supplied file path before deleting a file, and does not check the capability of the user making the request, allowing any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can lead to a site takeover.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
CODE MONKEYS PROPOSALS
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-77005 is a vulnerability in the CODE MONKEYS PROPOSALS WordPress plugin versions up to 1.0.1. The plugin fails to validate file paths provided by users before performing file deletion operations and does not check user permissions properly. This lack of validation and authorization enables any authenticated user to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can escalate to a full site takeover.
Potential Impact
Any authenticated user, regardless of privilege level, can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to denial of service, data loss, or site takeover if critical files are removed or manipulated.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix is currently documented. Users should restrict access to the plugin or disable it until a fix is available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply official patches once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-20T07:32:13.568Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa4ee6055bf5e2cf5f21fd4
Added to database: 09/12/2026, 06:17:04 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 07:02:13 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 02:04:55 UTC
Views: 12
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