CVE-2026-16281 — HIGH (7.1)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-639

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e6a781c3-570f-4293-8f4c-9331389dd100/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16281?

CVE-2026-16281 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). 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 an...

How severe is CVE-2026-16281?

CVE-2026-16281 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16281?

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