Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in WordPress Plugin Abtest
CVE-2016-20082

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Abtest
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-20082?

The Abtest plugin for WordPress has a local file inclusion vulnerability, enabling unauthenticated attackers to exploit the action parameter in abtest_admin.php. By crafting specific GET requests with compromised action values, attackers can include arbitrary files from the admin directory. This could lead to unauthorized code execution, compromising the integrity and security of the affected WordPress installations.

Affected Version(s)

Abtest 1.0.6

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-2016-20082 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39577
exploit
https://github.com/wp-plugins/abtest
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-abt...
third-party-advisory

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

CrashBandicot
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