CVE-2026-6261 - Vulnerability Analysis
HighCVSS: 8.8Last Updated: May 5, 2026
Betheme WordPress - Arbitrary File Upload
Published: May 5, 2026Updated: May 5, 2026Remote Exploitable
Overview
Betheme WordPress theme <= 28.4 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability caused by unvalidated extraction of user-controlled ZIP files in upload_icons() function, letting authenticated authors upload arbitrary files and achieve remote code execution.
Severity & Score
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.8
Impact
Authenticated authors can upload arbitrary files, including PHP, leading to remote code execution and full server compromise.
Mitigation
Update to the latest version beyond 28.4.
References
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Details
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-6261
- Severity
- High
- CVSS Score
- 8.8
- Type
- unrestricted_file_upload
- Status
- new
CWE
- CWE-434
CVSS Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H