CVE-2026-81402

CRITICAL CVSS 3.1: 9.8 EPSS 0.81%
Updated Sep 15, 2026
WordPress
Parameter Value
CVSS 9.8 (CRITICAL)
Type CWE-434 (Unrestricted File Upload), CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Vendor WordPress
Public PoC No

The DS Ad Rotator WordPress plugin through 0.8 does not perform any capability check, nonce verification, or file-type validation on its image upload handler, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including PHP, to a web-accessible directory, which can lead to remote code execution.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products

unknown:ds ad rotator