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CVE-2026-14982

8.1 · HIGH

The WP File Download plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the delete function in all versions.

Published Sep 2, 2026CWE-22EPSS 0.82%

Overview

CVE-2026-14982 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 2, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The WP File Download plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the delete function in all versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The two-stage exploit requires a first request to the file.save task to persist the path-traversal string into file metadata, followed by a second request to the file.delete task to trigger the unlink call — both endpoints lack capability checks and nonce enforcement.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.joomunited.com/changelog/wp-file-download-changelogRefwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e0ae30a4-dbd6-4c1f-8786-786b46d64a65?source=cve

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-14982?

CVE-2026-14982 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 2, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-14982?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-14982?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-14982?

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