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9.9

CodeBard Help Desk plugin lets low‑level users upload files

CVE-2026-62024 · published 8 days ago
Summary

The CodeBard Help Desk plugin (versions up to 1.1.2) allows users with the lowest permission level to place any file on the server. An attacker could upload malicious code and take control of the website. Update the plugin to a newer version or remove it until it is fixed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
codebard codebard help desk <= 1.1.2
Original advisory text
WordPress CodeBard Help Desk plugin <= 1.1.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
Subscriber Arbitrary File Upload in CodeBard Help Desk <= 1.1.2 versions.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.9 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-434Unrestricted File Upload
Timeline
Published10 Oct 2026
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen10 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-62024 · NVD
CVE-2026-62024 · MITRE
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