Vulnerability Description
The Custom Field Template plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.8 via the edit_meta_value due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to delete arbitrary media attachments site-wide by supplying any numeric attachment ID in the file-field parameter alongside the corresponding delete flag, causing content loss and broken pages. Exploitation requires that the attacker's post is governed by a Custom Field Template containing at least one file-type field with the mediaRemove option not enabled, which is the default configuration for file fields.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-field-template/tags/2.7.7/cust
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-field-template/tags/2.7.7/cust
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-field-template/tags/2.7.7/cust
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-field-template/tags/2.7.8/cust
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-field-template/tags/2.7.8/cust
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-field-template/tags/2.7.8/cust
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3589466%40custom-fiel
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/02f44f5b-c513-4aba-b89
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-12995?
CVE-2026-12995 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Custom Field Template plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.8 via the edit_meta_value due to missing validation on a user...
How severe is CVE-2026-12995?
CVE-2026-12995 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12995?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.