Improper Authorization in Classified Listing WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-16281
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 4 September 2026
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-16281?
The Classified Listing WordPress plugin before version 6.1.1 contains a vulnerability due to insufficient authorization checks. This flaw permits authenticated users, including those with minimal privileges such as subscribers, to execute AI image-editing actions via AJAX. Consequently, these users can delete attachments from listings owned by other users, as well as attach files to them without proper permissions, leading to potential abuse and data manipulation.
Affected Version(s)
Classified Listing 5.3.0 < 6.1.1
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.