Is CVE-2026-6271 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-6271 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-6271 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-6271 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-6271?

CVE-2026-6271 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-6271

CWE-434Published: May 14, 2026· Updated: May 14, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.14%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:33.6th

Official Description

The Career Section plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 1.7 via the CV upload handler. This is due to missing file type validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-6271 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.