CVE-2026-52716
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Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion in WorkScout-Core

Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-17

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion in WorkScout-Core <= 1.7.11 versions.
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Published
2026-06-17
Last Modified
2026-06-17
Generated
2026-06-17
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2026-06-17
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NVD
CVE-2026-52716
EUVD
EUVD-2026-37700
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
workscout core to 1.7.11 (inc)
patchstack workscout_core to 1.7.11 (inc)
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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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Detection Guidance

There is no specific information provided about detection methods or commands to identify this vulnerability on your network or system.

Mitigation Strategies

The immediate recommended action is to update the WordPress WorkScout-Core plugin to version 1.7.12 or later.

If updating the plugin is not possible right away, you should seek assistance from your hosting provider or a developer.

Additionally, Patchstack has provided a mitigation rule that can be applied to block attacks exploiting this vulnerability until the update is applied.

Executive Summary

The vulnerability in the WordPress WorkScout-Core Plugin versions 1.7.11 and below allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected system.

This means that an attacker does not need to be logged in or have any privileges to exploit this flaw.

The issue is classified under OWASP Top 10's A1: Broken Access Control, indicating a failure to properly restrict access to sensitive operations.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can allow attackers to delete critical files on your website.

This can lead to website malfunction or complete breakdown, potentially causing downtime and loss of data.

Because the vulnerability is unauthenticated and has a relatively high CVSS score of 6.5, it is considered highly dangerous and could be widely exploited.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthenticated arbitrary file deletion, which could lead to disruption or loss of critical files on a website. Such disruptions may impact the integrity and availability of data, which are important aspects of compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA.

However, there is no specific information provided about direct effects on compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations in the available resources.

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