Is CVE-2026-6248 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-6248 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-6248 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-6248 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-6248?

CVE-2026-6248 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-6248

CWE-22Published: April 20, 2026· Updated: Apr 22, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.39%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:60.2th

Official Description

The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion in versions up to and including 3.0.5. This is due to two compounding flaws: the Members::update() method does not validate or restrict the value of file-type custom profile fields, allowing authenticated users to store an arbitrary path instead of a legitimate upload path; and the wpforo_fix_upload_dir() sanitization function in ucf_file_delete() only remaps paths that match the expected pattern, and it is passed directly to the unlink() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). Note: The vulnerability requires a file custom field, which requires the wpForo - User Custom Fields addon plugin.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-6248 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.