CVE-2026-16610: Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) Pro <= 8.9.0 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via PHP Code Injection via cfgroup[input] Repeater Row Key
The Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 8.9.0 via the recursivehtml function. This is due to the frontend save handler enforces only a publicly emitted nonce with no authentication check, CAPTCHA validation is bypassable by omitting an attacker-supplied key, and repeater row keys from cfgroup[input] are stored verbatim and later spliced into an eval() call in recursivehtml without any sanitization or identifier validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. This requires the [postcfform] shortcode to be present on at least one publicly accessible page, as the nonce and session ID needed to reach the vulnerable save handler are emitted to unauthenticated visitors by that shortcode.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-16610?
The severity of CVE-2026-16610 is critical with a score of 9.8.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16610?
To fix CVE-2026-16610, update the Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) Pro plugin to version 8.9.1 or later.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16610?
CVE-2026-16610 is a Remote Code Execution vulnerability resulting from PHP Code Injection.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-16610?
CVE-2026-16610 affects all versions of the Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) Pro plugin for WordPress up to version 8.9.0.
What can be exploited through CVE-2026-16610?
CVE-2026-16610 can be exploited to perform unauthenticated remote code execution.