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HIGH

CVE-2026-16281

CVSS v3

7.1

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

The Classified Listing WordPress plugin before 6.1.1 does not verify that the caller owns or can edit the target listing before its AI image-editing AJAX action deletes or attaches media, allowing any authenticated user, including a subscriber, to permanently delete attachments from, and attach files to, any listing owned by another user.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-04
Last Modified
2026-09-04

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16281?

The Classified Listing WordPress plugin before 6.1.1 does not verify that the caller owns or can edit the target listing before its AI image-editing AJAX action deletes or attaches media, allowing any authenticated user, including a subscriber, to permanently delete attachments from, and attach files to, any listing owned by another user.

Is CVE-2026-16281 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-16281 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.2% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-16281?

CVE-2026-16281 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.1 (HIGH severity).

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