CVE-2026-6271
Critical
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.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductCareer Section
PublishedMay 14, 2026
First seenMay 14, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-434Unrestricted upload of dangerous file type
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| shahinurislam Career Section | v ≤ 1.7 | — |
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