File Path Manipulation Vulnerability in Breeze Cache WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-79706

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Breeze Cache
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-79706?

The Breeze Cache WordPress plugin fails to properly sanitize user input when constructing file paths for cached files. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability, potentially leading to file creation at arbitrary locations on the server. As a result, sensitive data exposure or server misconfiguration may occur, highlighting the need for immediate attention and remediation.

Affected Version(s)

Breeze Cache 0 < 2.5.13

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-2026-79706 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c7086680-71ee-4520-9c21-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jakub Herman
WPScan
.