CVE-2026-6261Disclosure

LOWCVSS 8.8 · HIGH

Exploitation ongoing with high activity in latest observed window (1 mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Prioritize remediation for affected systems immediately
  • Assume compromise if assets are exposed
  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Immediate (within 24h)

NVD description

The Betheme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in versions up to, and including, 28.4. This is due to the upload_icons() function workflow moving and unzipping user-controlled ZIP files into a public uploads directory without validating extracted file types. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files (including PHP) and achieve remote code execution via the Icons icon-pack upload flow.

3.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-434

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

ACTIVE

PoC

NONE

Patch

NONE

Momentum

STABLE

Threat summary

  • Active exploitation appears in 1 classified signals
  • 3 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Active exploitation reported across 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Disclosure: 2 classified signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 2 mentions (2026-05-05); latest day: 1
  • 3 total mentions across 2 days

Deep dive

Activity timeline3 mentions / 2d
01122Mentions · 2026-05-05: 2Mentions · 2026-05-20: 1Active Exploitation · 2026-05-20: 1Technical Details · 2026-05-05: 205-0505-20
Signal classification2 categories
Disclosure
266.7%
Active Exploitation
133.3%
Referenced assets3 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-05-052
Disclosure2
2026-05-201
Active Exploitation1
Full discourse3 posts
  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-6261 The Betheme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in versions up to, and including, 28.4. This is due to the upload_icons() function workflow movin… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-6261

    Post summary

    The Betheme WordPress theme (versions up to 28.4) is disclosed to have an arbitrary file upload flaw; no PoC, exploit, patch, or active exploitation details are provided.

    00010146
    57.4K followersView on X
  • VulDB 🛡@vuldb
    Active Exploitation

    A lot of offensive activities were identified targeting MuffinGroup Betheme Plugin (CVE-2026-6261) https://vuldb.com/vuln/361146/cti

    Post summary

    The message reports that many offensive activities targeting the MuffinGroup Betheme Plugin (CVE-2026-6261) have been observed, indicating active exploitation, but it lacks detail on PoC, exploitation code, patch, or technical specifics.

    0000073
    2.2K followersView on X
  • Vulmon Vulnerability Feed@VulmonFeeds
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-6261 Arbitrary File Upload and Remote Code Execution in Betheme WordPress Theme 28.4 https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2026-6261

    Post summary

    The post announces CVE-2026-6261, highlighting an arbitrary file upload that enables remote code execution in Betheme WordPress Theme 28.4, with no PoC, exploit, or mitigation details provided.

    0000049
    4.0K followersView on X

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