CVE-2026-15786
WP Encryption <= 7.8.6.6 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Write via 'imploded' Parameter
Description
The WP Encryption – One Click Free SSL Certificate & SSL / HTTPS Redirect, Security & SSL Scan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 7.8.6.6 via the 'imploded' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. Although file write content is passed through esc_html(), which encodes angle brackets and prevents direct PHP execution, plaintext configuration files such as .htaccess are fully writable and exploitable for denial-of-service or redirect attacks.
INFO
Published Date :
July 23, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 23, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-15786
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the WP Encryption plugin.
- Apply security patches for the plugin.
- Restrict access to sensitive files.
- Monitor for unauthorized file access.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'gowebsmarty', 'product': 'WP Encryption – Lifetime Free SSL Cert & HTTPS, Force SSL / HTTPS Redirect, SSL Security', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.8.6.6'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The WP Encryption – One Click Free SSL Certificate & SSL / HTTPS Redirect, Security & SSL Scan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 7.8.6.6 via the 'imploded' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. Although file write content is passed through esc_html(), which encodes angle brackets and prevents direct PHP execution, plaintext configuration files such as .htaccess are fully writable and exploitable for denial-of-service or redirect attacks. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-letsencrypt-ssl/tags/7.8.6.6/admin/le_admin.php#L150 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-letsencrypt-ssl/tags/7.8.6.6/admin/le_admin.php#L2120 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-letsencrypt-ssl/tags/7.8.6.6/admin/le_admin.php#L2138 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3617401%40wp-letsencrypt-ssl&new=3617401%40wp-letsencrypt-ssl Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3ee86d33-5a1e-4dc5-b2f6-0beffd8a6b2e?source=cve