File Deletion Vulnerability in CODE MONKEYS PROPOSALS Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-77005

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Code Monkeys Proposals
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-77005?

The CODE MONKEYS PROPOSALS WordPress plugin versions up to 1.0.1 suffers from a critical security issue due to its failure to properly validate user-supplied file paths when deleting files. This flaw allows authenticated users, including those with limited permissions such as subscribers, to delete arbitrary files on the server. Consequently, this can result in unauthorized access and control over the site, posing a significant risk to the integrity and availability of the server's data.

Affected Version(s)

CODE MONKEYS PROPOSALS 0 <= 1.0.1

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-2026-77005 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b9340774-84c2-41ec-a770-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

João Ramos Maciel
WPScan
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