CVE-2026-84171: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in WP images upload on piclect
The WP images upload on piclect WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate the name or type of uploaded files before writing them to a publicly accessible directory, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code on the server.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84171 is a vulnerability in the WP images upload on piclect WordPress plugin through version 1.0. The plugin fails to validate the name or type of uploaded files before saving them to a publicly accessible directory. This lack of validation permits unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, which can be used to execute arbitrary code on the affected server.
Potential Impact
An attacker can upload malicious files to the server without authentication, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict or disable file uploads via the plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads.
CVE-2026-84171: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in WP images upload on piclect
Description
The WP images upload on piclect WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate the name or type of uploaded files before writing them to a publicly accessible directory, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code on the server.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
WP images upload on piclect
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84171 is a vulnerability in the WP images upload on piclect WordPress plugin through version 1.0. The plugin fails to validate the name or type of uploaded files before saving them to a publicly accessible directory. This lack of validation permits unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, which can be used to execute arbitrary code on the affected server.
Potential Impact
An attacker can upload malicious files to the server without authentication, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict or disable file uploads via the plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T08:46:01.259Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa4ee6355bf5e2cf5f21ff3
Added to database: 09/12/2026, 06:17:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 06:32:58 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 02:06:26 UTC
Views: 50
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