CVE-2026-57716
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Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion in Broadcast Live Video

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion in Broadcast Live Video <= 7.2.4 versions.

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Published
2026-07-23
Last Modified
2026-07-23
Generated
2026-07-23
AI Q&A
2026-07-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-57716
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48176

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
videowhisper broadcast_live_video_plugin to 7.2.4 (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 unauthenticated arbitrary file deletion flaw in the WordPress Broadcast Live Video Plugin versions 7.2.4 and below. It allows attackers to delete critical files on a website without needing to authenticate, potentially breaking the site.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the Broadcast Live Video plugin version is 7.2.4 or below. Use WordPress admin panel to view the plugin version or run a command like 'wp plugin list' if using WP-CLI. Inspect server logs for unusual file deletion patterns or unauthorized access attempts.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to delete important files on your website, causing it to malfunction or become unavailable. This could lead to data loss, downtime, or disruption of services.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Broadcast Live Video plugin to version 7.2.5 or later. If updating is not possible, apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block exploitation. Remove or disable the plugin if unused.

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