CVE-2026-11563 — CRITICAL (9.6)

Vulnerability Description

The Word Count and Social Shares WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate a user-supplied file path before deletion, nor does it have proper authorization or CSRF checks, allowing any authenticated user, such as a Subscriber, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can lead to a full site takeover (e.g. by deleting wp-config.php).

CVSS Score

9.6

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7f4b5f16-6c31-4dcc-94a4-120cb45631bb/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-11563?

CVE-2026-11563 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). The Word Count and Social Shares WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate a user-supplied file path before deletion, nor does it have proper authorization or CSRF checks, allowing any authentica...

How severe is CVE-2026-11563?

CVE-2026-11563 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-11563?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.