Description
WordPress Brandfolder plugin version 3.0 and earlier contains a local file inclusion vulnerability in callback.php that allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulating the wp_abspath parameter. Attackers can supply path traversal sequences or remote URLs through the wp_abspath parameter to read sensitive files like wp-config.php or execute remote code.
Published: 2026-06-15
Score: 6.9 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a local file inclusion flaw located in callback.php of the WordPress Brandfolder plugin version 3.0 and earlier. By manipulating the wp_abspath parameter, attackers can include arbitrary files on the server, potentially reading sensitive data such as wp-config.php or executing remote code if a remote URL is supplied. This flaw can be exploited by unauthenticated users through direct HTTP requests.

Affected Systems

The affected product is the Brandfolder WordPress plugin developed by Brandfolder, specifically versions 3.0 and earlier.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 6.9, this issue is rated as a moderate risk but its impact is severe due to the possibility of remote code execution. The EPSS score is < 1%, indicating a low likelihood of exploitation in the wild, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. The likely attack vector is a simple unauthenticated direct request to the callback.php endpoint, manipulating the wp_abspath parameter to traverse directories or reference remote URLs. Given the existence of public exploits, the threat level to any unpatched deployment remains high.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 17, 2026 at 00:53 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Brandfolder plugin to the latest version that removes the vulnerable callback.php or otherwise updates the plugin’s file inclusion logic.
  • If an immediate upgrade is not feasible, block direct access to callback.php by placing an .htaccess deny rule or by removing the file from the server.
  • Disable remote file inclusion by adding ‘ini_set("allow_url_include", 0);’ to wp-config.php or by ensuring the server configuration does not allow remote file inclusion.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 17, 2026 at 00:53 UTC.

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History

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description WordPress Brandfolder plugin version 3.0 and earlier contains a local file inclusion vulnerability in callback.php that allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulating the wp_abspath parameter. Attackers can supply path traversal sequences or remote URLs through the wp_abspath parameter to read sensitive files like wp-config.php or execute remote code.
Title WordPress Brandfolder Plugin 3.0 Local File Inclusion via callback.php
Weaknesses CWE-98
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-15T19:24:28.084Z

Reserved: 2026-06-15T11:47:30.430Z

Link: CVE-2016-20080

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-06-15T15:22:41.950Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-06-15T14:16:31.503

Modified: 2026-06-15T20:50:47.973

Link: CVE-2016-20080

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-06-17T01:00:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-98

    Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')