BetterDocs Pro Plugin up to 3.8.0 on WordPress doc_style filename control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in BetterDocs Pro Plugin up to 3.8.0 on WordPress. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument doc_style results in filename control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-7515. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in BetterDocs Pro Plugin up to 3.8.0 on WordPress. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument doc_style with an unknown input leads to a filename control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-98. The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The BetterDocs Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 3.8.0 via the `doc_style` parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included.

The weakness was shared by Nguyen Ngoc Duc. The advisory is shared for download at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-7515 since 04/30/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at betterdocs.co.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-37992). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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CNA Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Filename control
CWE: CWE-98
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: betterdocs.co

Timelineinfo

04/30/2026 CVE reserved
06/19/2026 +50 days Advisory disclosed
06/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Researcher: Nguyen Ngoc Duc
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-7515 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-7515
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-372324
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2026 08:55
Updated: 06/19/2026 12:01
Changes: 06/19/2026 08:55 (65), 06/19/2026 12:01 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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