CVE-2026-39468
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Arbitrary File Deletion in Meta Box WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-06-15

Last updated on: 2026-06-15

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Contributor Arbitrary File Deletion in Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework <= 5.11.1 versions.
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Published
2026-06-15
Last Modified
2026-06-15
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-06-16
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NVD
CVE-2026-39468
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Contributor Arbitrary File Deletion issue found in the Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework versions up to 5.11.1. It allows a contributor-level user to delete files arbitrarily.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker with contributor-level access to delete files arbitrarily, which can lead to denial of service or loss of important data or functionality within the affected WordPress site.

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