CVE-2026-16098
CRITICALDescription
The ProSolution WP Client plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.10 via the proSol_handleFileUpload function. This is due to missing validation of the attacker-controlled Content-Disposition header filename, which overrides the allow-listed multipart filename before the file is saved, and a post-save extension check that fails to delete the already-written file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible. The nonce required to reach the upload handler is publicly exposed via wp_localize_script on any front-end page rendering the job portal shortcode, allowing unauthenticated visitors to obtain a valid nonce and bypass that gating check entirely.
How to fix
No published remediation has been found for this vulnerability's affected products yet.
Mitigation guidance may be in the linked vendor advisories in the References section below.
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CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Moderate risk: more likely to be exploited than 48% of all known CVEs.
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-434 (Unrestricted File Upload) vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-12617 | High | 8.1 | 100% | KEV | Fix |
| CVE-2018-15961 | Critical | 9.8 | 100% | KEV | - |
| CVE-2021-31207 | Medium | 6.6 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
| CVE-2017-12615 | High | 8.1 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | - |
| CVE-2025-31324 | Critical | 10.0 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | - |
| CVE-2024-50623 | Critical | 9.8 | 99% | KEV + Ransom | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2026-16098?
No published fix for CVE-2026-16098 has been found yet. Check the linked vendor advisories for guidance as it becomes available.
Is CVE-2026-16098 being actively exploited?
Not that we know of. CVE-2026-16098 is not in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Its EPSS score of 0.64% is the estimated probability that it will be exploited in the next 30 days. That is higher than 48% of all scored CVEs.
How severe is CVE-2026-16098?
CVE-2026-16098 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8, rated critical. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2026-08-20.