AF Companion Plugin up to 2.1.x on WordPress Import code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in AF Companion Plugin up to 2.1.x. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Import. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-84738. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in AF Companion Plugin up to 2.1.x and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Import. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The AF Companion WordPress plugin before 2.2.0 does not validate the type of files uploaded through one of its import features, allowing users with a low-privileged store-management role to upload arbitrary files, including PHP ones, leading to Remote Code Execution.

The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-84738 since 09/02/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

Upgrading to version 2.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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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: AF Companion Plugin 2.2.0

Timelineinfo

09/02/2026 CVE reserved
09/18/2026 +16 days Advisory disclosed
09/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-84738 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-84738
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-407344

Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2026 08:14
Changes: 09/18/2026 08:14 (55)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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