CVE-2026-6169
affiliate-toolkit <= 3.8.5 - Authenticated (Editor+) Remote Code Execution
Description
The affiliate-toolkit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to remote code execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.5. This is due to the plugin using the BladeOne templating engine's runString() method which compiles user-supplied template content into PHP code and executes it via eval() without sanitization or sandboxing. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to execute arbitrary code on the server by injecting PHP into a plugin template.
INFO
Published Date :
May 27, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 27, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-6169
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the affiliate-toolkit plugin to the latest version.
- Remove or disable the plugin if an update is unavailable.
- Review server configurations for executed code.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The affiliate-toolkit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to remote code execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.5. This is due to the plugin using the BladeOne templating engine's runString() method which compiles user-supplied template content into PHP code and executes it via eval() without sanitization or sandboxing. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to execute arbitrary code on the server by injecting PHP into a plugin template. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/affiliate-toolkit-starter/tags/3.8.5/includes/atkp_posttypes_template.php#L735 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/affiliate-toolkit-starter/tags/3.8.5/includes/helper/atkp_template_helper.php#L1074 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/affiliate-toolkit-starter/tags/3.8.5/lib/bladeone/BladeOne.php#L320 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b6310a0c-5a96-4dbc-940e-025c9b907c7d?source=cve