CVE-2026-6271 Career Section <= 1.7 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Unauthenticated attackers can upload executable files via the Career Section plugin, leading to remote code execution.
- 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-2026-6271?
CVE-2026-6271 is a critical vulnerability in shahinurislam Career Section, published on 14 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Career Section plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 1.7 via the CV upload handler. This is due to missing file type validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-6271?
How do I fix CVE-2026-6271?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-6271 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-6271 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-6271 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7fx9-263h-9gmp.