CVE-2026-19253
Cache Enabler < 1.8.17 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File and Directory Deletion via cache_enabler_clear_page_cache_by_url
Description
The Cache Enabler WordPress plugin before 1.8.17 does not validate a URL before using it to build a filesystem path in its cache purge routine, and does not confine the resulting deletion to the cache directory, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary files and directories on sites where another installed Cache Enabler WordPress plugin before 1.8.17 or passes a request-derived URL to its public cache-clearing hook.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 1, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 1, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-19253
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update Cache Enabler WordPress plugin to 1.8.17 or later.
- Remove any affected plugin versions immediately.
- Review site for unauthorized file deletions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-19253.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/49ecffb5-26ae-43e5-9942-e2d63970b39d/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-19253 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-19253
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Cache Enabler WordPress plugin before 1.8.17 does not validate a URL before using it to build a filesystem path in its cache purge routine, and does not confine the resulting deletion to the cache directory, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary files and directories on sites where another installed Cache Enabler WordPress plugin before 1.8.17 or passes a request-derived URL to its public cache-clearing hook. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/19xxx/CVE-2026-19253.json">CVE-2026-19253</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/49ecffb5-26ae-43e5-9942-e2d63970b39d/