CVE-2026-74853 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Pods WordPress plugin before 3.3.9.2 does not restrict which functions a display callback may resolve to, allowing users with the author role and above to read arbitrary files from the server, including files outside the web root. Only sites using the restricted display-callback mode are affected, which is the automatic default on installations whose first Pods version predates 3.1.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-552

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f53b628f-c825-4cf5-91bd-13bd9526e90c/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-74853?

CVE-2026-74853 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The Pods WordPress plugin before 3.3.9.2 does not restrict which functions a display callback may resolve to, allowing users with the author role and above to read arbitrary files from the server, in...

How severe is CVE-2026-74853?

CVE-2026-74853 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-74853?

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