CVE-2026-16250 Personal QR Message <= 1.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary PHP files to achieve remote code execution on sites using the Personal QR Message plugin.
- 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-2026-16250?
CVE-2026-16250 is a critical vulnerability in Unknown Personal QR Message, published on 3 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Personal QR Message WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not restrict the file types that can be uploaded through an unauthenticated handler, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary executable PHP files that are directly reachable, leading to remote code execution.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16250?
How do I fix CVE-2026-16250?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16250 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-16250 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-16250 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r4mq-7p9v-x8fv.