CVE-2022-26965Pluck Unrestricted File Upload
In Pluck 4.7.16, an admin user can use the theme upload functionality at /admin.php?action=themeinstall to perform remote code execution.
Published Mar 18, 2022 · Updated Aug 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-26965 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting Pluck (Pluck-CMS).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
36%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
43/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
In Pluck 4.7.16, an admin user can use the theme upload functionality at /admin.php?action=themeinstall to perform remote code execution.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PluckPluck-CMS | 4.7.16 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 18, 2022
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2022-26965
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · Pluck-CMS-4.7.16-Shell-Upload.html
- exploitExploitDB-50826
- exploityoutu.be · sN6J_X4mEbY
FAQ
Common Questions.
In Pluck 4.7.16, an admin user can use the theme upload functionality at /admin.php?action=themeinstall to perform remote code execution.
Affected: Pluck (Pluck-CMS) versions 4.7.16. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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