CVE-2026-77018: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Workeera
Description
A vulnerability in the Workeera WordPress plugin before version 1.0.6 allows users with subscriber-level roles to upload arbitrary files without proper validation. This unrestricted file upload can lead to remote code execution by placing malicious files in publicly accessible directories.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Workeera
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Workeera WordPress plugin versions prior to 1.0.6 do not restrict which profile values a candidate may submit and fail to validate the file type of uploaded files. This lack of validation enables users with minimal privileges (subscriber role) to upload arbitrary files to publicly reachable directories, potentially allowing remote code execution. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high severity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access can upload malicious files to the server, which may be executed remotely, leading to full compromise of the affected WordPress site. This includes complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict file upload permissions and validate file types on the server side to prevent arbitrary file uploads. Monitor for updates from the Workeera plugin developers regarding patches or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-20T08:14:08.257Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8fd7c0acd9273b49e1758b
Added to database: 08/27/2026, 06:22:56 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 13:07:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 66
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