CVE-2016-20082 WordPress Plugin Abtest Local File Inclusion via abtest_admin.php
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via local file inclusion in the Abtest WordPress plugin by manipulating the action parameter.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-20082?
CVE-2016-20082 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Abtest, published on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
WordPress Plugin Abtest contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulating the action parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to abtest_admin.php with malicious action values to include files from the admin directory and execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-98
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-20082?
How do I fix CVE-2016-20082?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-20082 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2016-20082 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-20082 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qgcw-xhvq-jg68.