CVE-2026-16051 WPMU DEV Dashboard < 5.0.1 - Remote Code Execution via Hub Install Action
An attacker can achieve remote code execution by installing malicious packages via the plugin's unverified remote management interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-16051?
CVE-2026-16051 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Unknown wpmudev-updates, published on 12 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The wpmudev-updates WordPress plugin before 5.0.1 does not verify the integrity of the packages installed through its remote management interface, nor protect those requests against replay, allowing an attacker able to obtain or replay a valid signed management request to install and execute arbitrary code (remote code execution).
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16051?
How do I fix CVE-2026-16051?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16051 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-16051 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-16051 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9hq3-gc69-h95q.