CVE-2026-49766
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Subscriber Arbitrary File Deletion in WP User Manager

Publication date: 2026-06-15

Last updated on: 2026-06-15

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Subscriber Arbitrary File Deletion in WP User Manager <= 2.9.16 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-2026-49766
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Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_user_manager wp_user_manager to 2.9.16 (inc)
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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 an arbitrary file deletion issue affecting WP User Manager versions up to 2.9.16. It allows a subscriber-level user to delete files arbitrarily within the system.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability has a very high severity with a CVSS score of 9.9, indicating it can have a critical impact. It allows an attacker with subscriber privileges to delete important files, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

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