CVE-2026-16985
High
Description
The Squeeze WordPress plugin before 1.7.12 does not validate the file type or extension of the per-size image data written by one of its attachment-update actions, allowing users with the upload_files capability (Author and above) to write an executable PHP file into the uploads directory and achieve remote code execution.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductSqueeze
PublishedAug 10, 2026
First seenAug 10, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-434Unrestricted upload of dangerous file type
How to fix
Update
- Squeeze1.7.12 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Squeeze | v < 1.7.12 | 1.7.12 |
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