PatchTheCVECVE-2026-39468: Contributor Arbitrary File Deletion in Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework <= 5.11.1 versions.
CVE-2026-39468 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Contributor Arbitrary File Deletion in Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework <= 5.11.1 versions.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 32%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2026-06-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-25 |
Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: Meta Box <= 5.11.1 - Arbitrary File Deletion
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-39468?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-39468 being exploited?
CVE-2026-39468 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-39468 affect?
CVE-2026-39468 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Contributor Arbitrary File Deletion in Meta Box – WordPress Custom Fields Framework <= 5.11.1 versions.
How urgent is CVE-2026-39468?
Priority 46/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action