CVE-2026-94169The Grid Code Injection
WordPress The Grid plugin <= 2.8.1 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability
Published Oct 16, 2026 · Updated Oct 16, 2026 · Also known as EUVD-2026-102812, GHSA-mx9f-gh9h-q5j2
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-94169 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v3.1) affecting The Grid (wordpress).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 16, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 1.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including The Grid 2.8.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
10.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.0%
Higher than 61.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
38/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 16, 2026
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
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Theme-one The Grid the-grid allows Command Injection.This issue affects The Grid: from n/a through 2.8.1.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 16, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 16, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| The Gridwordpress | See advisory | 2.8.2 |
Patched Releases
The Grid
2.8.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 16, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 16, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 16, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
FAQ
Common Questions.
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Theme-one The Grid the-grid allows Command Injection.This issue affects The Grid: from n/a through 2.8.1.
Affected: The Grid (wordpress). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 16, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including The Grid 2.8.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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