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CVE-2026-16098: ProSolution WP Client <= 2.0.10 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload via Content-Disposition Header Filename Override

The ProSolution WP Client plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.10 via the proSol_handleFileUpload function. This is due to missing validation of the attacker-controlled Content-Disposition header filename, which overrides the allow-listed multipart filename before the file is saved, and a post-save extension check that fails to delete the already-written file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible. The nonce required to reach the upload handler is publicly exposed via wp_localize_script on any front-end page rendering the job portal shortcode, allowing unauthenticated visitors to obtain a valid nonce and bypass that gating check entirely.

CriticalCVSS 9.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
Glexia's TakeAutomated analysiscritical

Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

ProSolution WP Client through version 2.0.10 may let an unauthenticated internet visitor place a potentially executable file on a WordPress server. Successful abuse could enable complete website and server compromise, including data theft, content manipulation, and service disruption. Risk is greatest where a public page renders the plugin’s job portal shortcode.

Executive priority

Treat this as an emergency exposure review for internet-facing WordPress systems. Immediately inventory affected installations, isolate or disable exposed instances, and investigate for suspicious uploads. Restore normal operation only after applying vendor-confirmed remediation and validating that writable directories cannot execute uploaded content.

Technical view

The upload handler trusts an attacker-controlled Content-Disposition filename that can replace the allow-listed multipart filename. The extension check occurs after writing the file and reportedly fails to remove it. A nonce exposed through wp_localize_script on job portal pages allows unauthenticated access to the handler. Whether an uploaded file executes depends on server and upload-directory configuration.

Likely exposure

Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites running ProSolution WP Client 2.0.10 or earlier, especially sites publishing the job portal shortcode. Exposure may be reduced where the plugin is absent, the shortcode is not rendered publicly, or uploaded files cannot execute. The supplied affected-version metadata is internally inconsistent, so verify installed versions directly.

Exploitation context

The supplied sources support unauthenticated arbitrary file upload and possible remote code execution. They do not establish observed exploitation in the wild, and the bundle states that CVE-2026-16098 is not in KEV. Absence from KEV does not prove that exploitation is not occurring.

Researcher notes

CWE-434 and CVSS 3.1 score 9.8 fit the described unauthenticated upload path. The bundle’s title and description say versions through 2.0.10 are affected, but its structured affected entry lists version “0” with default status unaffected. Included source-code links target 2.0.6, and no explicit fixed version is named. Avoid interpreting the referenced changeset alone as proof of complete remediation.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify and prioritize all installations running ProSolution WP Client 2.0.10 or earlier.
  • Check current vendor guidance and install a vendor-confirmed fixed release when available.
  • Disable or remove the affected plugin until a confirmed remediation is applied.
  • Restrict public access to pages rendering the job portal shortcode during remediation.
  • Prevent executable code from running in upload directories as defense in depth.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm the installed plugin version from trusted WordPress inventory or filesystem records.
  • Identify public pages that render the ProSolution job portal shortcode.
  • Review upload locations for unexpected scripts or recently created executable file types.
  • Review web and application logs for unusual requests to the plugin’s upload functionality.
  • Verify server configuration prevents code execution from writable upload directories.
  • After remediation, confirm the affected plugin version or functionality is no longer present.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
8

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

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cwe · medium confidence lookup

CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup

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File access behavior lookup

The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
4Timeline events
1ADP providers
6Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.8CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Wordfence

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2026-16098Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.

  1. CVE reservedCVE Program

    The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.

  2. Source timelineWordfence

    Disclosed

  3. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  4. CVE updatedCVE Program

    The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.

ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
other:ssvc
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
prosolutionProSolution WP Client0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.

CWE-434 · source CWE mapping

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.