Remote Code Execution Risk in WPMU DEV Updates Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-16051

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WPmudev-updates
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16051?

The WPMU DEV Updates plugin prior to version 5.0.1 fails to ensure the integrity of packages installed via its remote management interface. This oversight allows attackers to exploit legitimate management requests, potentially leading to the installation and execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

wpmudev-updates 0 < 5.0.1

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-2026-16051 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8dae5fbf-2e9d-4978-b97d-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mike Gozdiskowski
WPScan
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