The Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin through 4.3000000027 does not correctly validate the contents of an uploaded archive,… (CVE-2026-16060)
The Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin through version 4.3000000027 contains a vulnerability where it does not properly validate the contents of an uploaded archive. This allows an Editor-level user to bypass checks and upload a server-executable file into a public directory, potentially leading to remote code execution on servers configured to execute such files.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin arises from insufficient validation of uploaded archive contents. An attacker with Editor-level privileges can exploit this by uploading a malicious executable file to a public directory. If the server is configured to execute files in that directory, this can result in remote code execution, compromising the server.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Editor-level access can upload executable files to the server, which may lead to remote code execution if the server executes files in the upload directory. This could allow the attacker to run arbitrary code on the affected server, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on server configuration.
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 user permissions and avoid allowing uploads of executable files. Review server configurations to prevent execution of uploaded files in public directories.
The Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin through 4.3000000027 does not correctly validate the contents of an uploaded archive,… (CVE-2026-16060)
Description
The Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin through version 4.3000000027 contains a vulnerability where it does not properly validate the contents of an uploaded archive. This allows an Editor-level user to bypass checks and upload a server-executable file into a public directory, potentially leading to remote code execution on servers configured to execute such files.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin arises from insufficient validation of uploaded archive contents. An attacker with Editor-level privileges can exploit this by uploading a malicious executable file to a public directory. If the server is configured to execute files in that directory, this can result in remote code execution, compromising the server.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Editor-level access can upload executable files to the server, which may lead to remote code execution if the server executes files in the upload directory. This could allow the attacker to run arbitrary code on the affected server, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on server configuration.
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 user permissions and avoid allowing uploads of executable files. Review server configurations to prevent execution of uploaded files in public directories.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-v4q5-7cp7-m46j
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-16060"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a71067cbf32cb7a34396b0b
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 21:22:04 UTC
Last enriched: 08/03/2026, 21:38:52 UTC
Last updated: 08/04/2026, 03:17:47 UTC
Views: 2
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