File Upload Vulnerability in AF Companion WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-84738

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Af Companion
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-84738?

The AF Companion WordPress plugin is susceptible to a file upload vulnerability that allows users with low-privileged store-management roles to upload arbitrary files. This flaw stems from inadequate validation of file types in one of its import features, potentially enabling the execution of malicious PHP scripts. As a result, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to achieve unauthorized remote code execution, posing a significant security risk to websites utilizing this plugin.

Affected Version(s)

AF Companion 0 < 2.2.0

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-2026-84738 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1d6c7f60-570e-4729-a2d5-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Farhan Fawwaz Saputra
WPScan
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