Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Brandfolder Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2016-20080

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Brandfolder
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-20080?

The Brandfolder plugin for WordPress, specifically versions 3.0 and earlier, is susceptible to a local file inclusion vulnerability in its callback.php file. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to manipulate the wp_abspath parameter, potentially allowing them to include arbitrary files. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers may use path traversal techniques or supply remote URLs to read sensitive files, such as wp-config.php, or execute unauthorized remote code, posing a significant risk to sites utilizing this plugin.

Affected Version(s)

Brandfolder 0 <= 3.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-20080 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39591
exploit
https://brandfolder.com
product
https://wordpress.org/plugins/brandfolder/
product

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

AMAR^SHG
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