File Upload Vulnerability in piclect WordPress Plugin Exposes Servers
CVE-2026-84171

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Images Upload On Piclect
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-84171?

The piclect WordPress plugin version 1.0 has a critical file upload vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files. Due to a lack of validation for the name and type of uploaded files, attackers can exploit this weakness to write files to a publicly accessible directory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the server. This poses a significant risk to the security and integrity of the website using the plugin.

Affected Version(s)

WP images upload on piclect 0 <= 1.0

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-2026-84171 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e5b9fd87-92a7-4fc6-b8b2-...
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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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