Is CVE-2026-1830 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2026-1830, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2026-1830 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-1830 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1830?

CVE-2026-1830 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2026-1830

CWE-862Published: April 9, 2026· Updated: Apr 13, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.18%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:39.5th

Official Description

The Quick Playground plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. This is due to insufficient authorization checks on REST API endpoints that expose a sync code and allow arbitrary file uploads. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the sync code, upload PHP files with path traversal, and achieve remote code execution on the server.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-1830 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-1830. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.