CVE-2026-84171 WP Images Upload on Piclect <= 1.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files to execute code on servers using the WP Images Upload on Piclect 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-2026-84171?
CVE-2026-84171 is a critical vulnerability in Unknown WP images upload on piclect, published on 12 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP images upload on piclect WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate the name or type of uploaded files before writing them to a publicly accessible directory, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code on the server.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-84171?
How do I fix CVE-2026-84171?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-84171 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-84171 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-84171 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qgr2-56q2-3f39.