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 up to version 4.3000000027 has a vulnerability that allows an Editor-level user to upload a server-executable file by bypassing archive content validation. This can lead to remote code execution on servers that execute such files.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in the Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin through version 4.3000000027 arises from improper validation of uploaded archive contents. An attacker with Editor-level privileges can exploit this flaw to upload executable files into publicly accessible directories. If the server is configured to execute these files, this can result in remote code execution, compromising the server.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Editor-level access can bypass security checks to upload executable files, potentially leading to remote code execution on vulnerable servers. This can result in full server compromise depending on server configuration and privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Editor-level user permissions and monitor uploaded content closely to prevent unauthorized executable uploads.
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 up to version 4.3000000027 has a vulnerability that allows an Editor-level user to upload a server-executable file by bypassing archive content validation. This can lead to remote code execution on servers that execute such files.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in the Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin through version 4.3000000027 arises from improper validation of uploaded archive contents. An attacker with Editor-level privileges can exploit this flaw to upload executable files into publicly accessible directories. If the server is configured to execute these files, this can result in remote code execution, compromising the server.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Editor-level access can bypass security checks to upload executable files, potentially leading to remote code execution on vulnerable servers. This can result in full server compromise depending on server configuration and privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Editor-level user permissions and monitor uploaded content closely to prevent unauthorized executable uploads.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-v4q5-7cp7-m46j
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-16060"]
Threat ID: 6a71067cbf32cb7a34396b0b
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 21:22:04 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 12:58:43 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 00:40:03 UTC
Views: 51
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