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CVE-2026-6169

7.2 · HIGH

The affiliate-toolkit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to remote code execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.5.

Published May 27, 2026CWE-94EPSS 1.07%

Overview

CVE-2026-6169 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 27, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/affiliate-toolkit-starter/tags/3.8.5/includes/atkp_posttypes_template.php#L735Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/affiliate-toolkit-starter/tags/3.8.5/includes/helper/atkp_template_helper.php#L1074Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/affiliate-toolkit-starter/tags/3.8.5/lib/bladeone/BladeOne.php#L320Refwww.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b6310a0c-5a96-4dbc-940e-025c9b907c7d?source=cve

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-6169?

CVE-2026-6169 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 27, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-6169?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-6169?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-6169?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-6169 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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