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HIGH

CVE-2026-14982

CVSS v3

8.1

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-29

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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 s

Technical details

Published
2026-09-02
Last Modified
2026-09-02

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-14982?

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 s

Is CVE-2026-14982 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-14982 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.5% on 2026-09-29, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-14982?

CVE-2026-14982 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).

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