CVE-2026-27384
WordPress W3 Total Cache plugin <= 2.9.1 - Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability
Description
Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input vulnerability in BoldGrid W3 Total Cache w3-total-cache allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects W3 Total Cache: from n/a through <= 2.9.1.
INFO
Published Date :
March 5, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 5, 2026, 7:38 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update W3 Total Cache plugin to a version later than 2.9.1.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches promptly.
- Review and enforce Access Control Lists (ACLs).
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-27384.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/w3-total-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-w3-total-cache-plugin-2-9-1-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerability?_s_id=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-27384 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-27384
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input vulnerability in BoldGrid W3 Total Cache w3-total-cache allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects W3 Total Cache: from n/a through <= 2.9.1. Added CWE CWE-1284 Added Reference https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/w3-total-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-w3-total-cache-plugin-2-9-1-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerability?_s_id=cve