File Upload Vulnerability in Squeeze WordPress Plugin by Squeeze
CVE-2026-16985

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Squeeze
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16985?

The Squeeze WordPress plugin prior to version 1.7.12 contains a security flaw due to its failure to validate the file type or extension of image data during attachment updates. This critical lapse allows users with the upload_files capability, such as those with Author roles or higher, to potentially upload malicious PHP files to the uploads directory, leading to remote code execution. This vulnerability can have serious implications for the security of WordPress sites utilizing the affected plugin.

Affected Version(s)

Squeeze 0 < 1.7.12

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-2026-16985 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/045a15f3-5750-4c4e-977d-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ezekiel Victor
WPScan
.