CVE-2026-39752: WordPress Jobs for WordPress plugin <= 2.8.2 - Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability

Q: What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs low-level privileges, specifically contributor-level access. Exploitation is network-accessible, has low attack complexity, and does not require user interaction.

Q: What is the expected security impact?

The CVSS vector indicates a high availability impact, while confidentiality and integrity impacts are rated as none. Successful exploitation can therefore primarily affect site availability through file deletion.

Published Oct 6, 2026

Updated

Contributor Arbitrary File Deletion in Jobs for WordPress <= 2.8.2 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component

WordPress Jobs for WordPress<=2.8.2

Event History

Oct 6, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:34 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:34 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·09:17 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs low-level privileges, specifically contributor-level access. Exploitation is network-accessible, has low attack complexity, and does not require user interaction.

What is the expected security impact?

The CVSS vector indicates a high availability impact, while confidentiality and integrity impacts are rated as none. Successful exploitation can therefore primarily affect site availability through file deletion.

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