---METADATA---
VENDOR: Linux
PRODUCT: Kernel
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: ab49886e3da73b6b35ece21006e191910427bb30 up to (excluding) ff3a4487ead475e27b43280b8ee3d8464fe280e1 and related branches
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
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Description Summary:
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel batman-adv multicast component, caused by incorrect RCU grace period handling during entry purging.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel batman-adv module may allow an adjacent attacker to compromise system stability or execute arbitrary code.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64096

Affected Software: Linux Kernel

Affected Versions: ab49886e3da73b6b35ece21006e191910427bb30 up to (excluding) ff3a4487ead475e27b43280b8ee3d8464fe280e1, 78a63fb2f7d5630d1c1f2859a20d4e4226863b41, ced48f55bac73f0822eae90509e51b42b4f646c8, 70bcb678561f0fb58f33270fc73f12f3be72b878, aef897c9d2dd0d9339167fb82b62beff68d076cb, 8a3707653ab658e082ccd992e92594e01b09a3fc, edfb1e094104a50f931553dc82ac59246569fd32, and 20c2d6a20ca936f5aaa6dd40f73f262ac45c87cc.

Vulnerability: The batadv_mcast_purge_orig function fails to wait for an RCU grace period after removing entries, leading to a use-after-free condition. The attacker must have adjacent network access to reach the vulnerable code path.

Business Impact

With a CVSS score of 8.8, this vulnerability poses a severe threat to system security. Exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges, resulting in a total compromise of the affected host.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update the Linux kernel to version 5.10.258, 5.15.209, 6.1.175, 6.6.142, or newer as provided by your distribution vendor.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor kernel ring buffers and logs for segmentation faults or memory access violations that could indicate an attempted exploit.

Compensating Controls: Disable the batman-adv module if not explicitly required by your network architecture to eliminate the attack surface entirely.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: Unknown

Analyst Notes: As of July 21, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this vulnerability. Use-after-free vulnerabilities in the kernel are inherently dangerous, but they require precise timing to exploit successfully.

Analyst Recommendation

This vulnerability should be treated with high urgency. Administrators should verify their kernel versions against the provided fixed releases and apply patches as part of an emergency update cycle where feasible.

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VENDOR: Linux
PRODUCT: Kernel
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: 33a3bb4a3345bb511f9c69c913da95d4693e2a4e up to (excluding) 00bf4bb9947b1190a8be8d9b6a1bcbfa3707785c and related branches
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
---END_METADATA---

Description Summary:
A race condition in the Linux kernel batman-adv module's tp_meter functionality allows for improper timer cleanup, potentially leading to memory corruption or system instability.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel batman-adv module could allow an adjacent attacker to trigger a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64093

Affected Software: Linux Kernel

Affected Versions: 33a3bb4a3345bb511f9c69c913da95d4693e2a4e up to (excluding) 00bf4bb9947b1190a8be8d9b6a1bcbfa3707785c, 74a76634055462833446684fd526d73c290ea43a, 5bc2d50fb66b46f86543d5153a188eb1486d0b6e, f86b20ec8d17d77bddc02c5c86cfa2389d84ecff, 770bf0a35f0620b526fd4193889d1e77084e4c43, 933880a8bc9b4042223a79255c0b1021cdc36991, and d5487249a81ea658717614009c8f46acc5b7101a.

Vulnerability: The batadv_tp_sender_cleanup function fails to synchronize timer deletion correctly, allowing the timer to re-arm during cleanup. This is an unauthenticated vulnerability requiring adjacent network access.

Business Impact

The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high risk to system availability and integrity. Successful exploitation could result in kernel-level crashes, leading to significant service disruption and potential unauthorized system modification.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update the Linux kernel to version 5.15.210, 6.1.176, 6.6.143, 6.12.93, or newer as provided by your distribution vendor.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor system logs for kernel panics or batman-adv related errors that may indicate exploitation attempts.

Compensating Controls: Restrict network access to the batman-adv protocol to trusted interfaces only, reducing the attack surface for adjacent network threats.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: Unknown

Analyst Notes: As of July 21, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this vulnerability. The flaw is rooted in kernel-level race conditions which are typically complex to weaponize reliably.

Analyst Recommendation

Given the high CVSS score and the critical nature of the Linux kernel, organizations should prioritize patching this issue during their next maintenance cycle. Ensure that all kernel updates are tested in a staging environment before deployment to production systems.

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VENDOR: Linux
PRODUCT: Linux Kernel
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: 3.1
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
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Description Summary:
The batman-adv protocol in the Linux kernel contains a vulnerability where the tt_buff_len field is incorrectly declared as a signed integer, potentially causing issues with negative values.

Executive Summary:
An integer handling flaw in the Linux kernel batman-adv protocol could lead to unexpected behavior or system compromise when processing network traffic.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64088

Affected Software: Linux Kernel

Affected Versions: Versions 3.1 and various downstream branches as specified in vendor advisories.

Vulnerability: The batadv_orig_node structure uses a signed 16-bit integer for tt_buff_len, which is not intended to be negative. This vulnerability is reachable via adjacent network access.

Business Impact

With a CVSS score of 8.8, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to network availability and system security. An attacker on the adjacent network could potentially trigger this flaw to cause a crash or gain unauthorized influence over packet processing.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update the Linux kernel to the versions specified in the stable tree (e.g., 6.1.175, 6.6.142) to ensure the integer type is corrected.

Proactive Monitoring: Observe network traffic patterns for anomalous batman-adv packets that might indicate attempted exploitation.

Compensating Controls: Use network segmentation to isolate nodes running the batman-adv protocol from untrusted or public network segments.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: Unknown. There is no confirmed public exploit in the available data.

Analyst Notes: As of July 21, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this vulnerability. The requirement for adjacent network access limits the attack surface to those within physical or logical proximity to the network.

Analyst Recommendation

Although exploitation requires local network presence, the high CVSS score necessitates prompt patching. Organizations utilizing mesh networking protocols should prioritize updating their kernel versions to remediate this flaw.

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VENDOR: Linux
PRODUCT: Kernel
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: 285a5ea0f542db94c3ed11e01a71abb47d15cbf5 up to 6.15 (excluding fixed)
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
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Description Summary:
The Linux kernel's arm_ffa firmware driver lacks proper validation for framework notification message layouts, leading to potential memory corruption.

Executive Summary:
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel arm_ffa firmware driver could allow an attacker to trigger memory corruption and cause system instability or potential code execution.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64081

Affected Software: Linux Kernel

Affected Versions: Versions prior to 6.18.34 and 7.0.11

Vulnerability: The arm_ffa firmware driver does not correctly validate the layout of framework notification messages within the shared RX buffer. This oversight allows for potential memory corruption when processing indirect messages.

Business Impact

Exploitation of this kernel-level vulnerability can lead to system crashes (Denial of Service) or potential privilege escalation. With a CVSS score of 8.4, it represents a high-risk scenario for any system running the affected Linux kernel versions, particularly in environments where kernel-level security is paramount.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update the Linux kernel to version 6.18.34, 7.0.11, or the latest available stable release as provided by your distribution vendor.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor system logs for kernel panics or suspicious memory access errors that may indicate exploitation attempts.

Compensating Controls: Limit access to the system and ensure that only trusted users or processes can interact with firmware-related drivers and interfaces.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: Unknown

Analyst Notes: As of July 21, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this vulnerability. Kernel vulnerabilities of this nature are complex to exploit but offer significant rewards to an attacker, justifying a swift patching response.

Analyst Recommendation

Kernel updates are critical for maintaining system stability and security. Administrators should schedule and perform the necessary kernel updates to 6.18.34 or 7.0.11 immediately to protect against potential memory corruption attacks.

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VENDOR: Docker
PRODUCT: Docker Desktop
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: 4.41.0 up to (excluding) 4.59.0
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
---END_METADATA---

Description Summary:
The Docker CLI --use-api-socket flag allows local users to bypass Enhanced Container Isolation (ECI) restrictions in Docker Desktop.

Executive Summary:
A vulnerability in the Docker CLI allows local attackers to bypass Enhanced Container Isolation, potentially leading to a full compromise of the container environment.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-6406

Affected Software: Docker Desktop

Affected Versions: 4.41.0 up to (excluding) 4.59.0

Vulnerability: This is an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) where the --use-api-socket flag permits a local user with low privileges to circumvent security isolation mechanisms in Docker Desktop.

Business Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to break out of intended container isolation boundaries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the host system or other containers. Given the CVSS score of 8.8, this represents a significant risk to the integrity and confidentiality of the development and production environments, necessitating prioritized remediation.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update Docker Desktop to version 4.59.0 or later as specified in the vendor release notes.

Proactive Monitoring: Review local host access logs and container management logs for suspicious usage of the --use-api-socket flag by unauthorized service accounts or users.

Compensating Controls: Restrict access to the Docker CLI to authorized personnel only and implement robust host-level monitoring to detect unauthorized attempts to escalate privileges within the container runtime environment.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: No (exploit_available: false)

Analyst Notes: As of May 30, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this vulnerability. The flaw is locally exploitable, requiring an attacker to already have a foothold on the system to leverage the CLI flag.

Analyst Recommendation

The risk posed by this authorization bypass is severe for environments relying on ECI for security segmentation. Organizations should treat this as a high-priority update and ensure all Docker Desktop installations are patched to version 4.59.0 to restore the integrity of the container isolation model.

---METADATA---
VENDOR: Linux
PRODUCT: Kernel
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: 11851cbd60ea1e5abbd97619d69845ead99303d6 up to 6.16
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
---END_METADATA---

Description Summary:
A race condition in the Linux kernel ovpn TCP implementation allows for improper memory handling during socket closure.

Executive Summary:
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel ovpn TCP component could lead to memory corruption and potential system instability due to improper peer pointer handling.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64045

Affected Software: Linux Kernel

Affected Versions: 11851cbd60ea1e5abbd97619d69845ead99303d6 up to 6.16

Vulnerability: This is a race condition vulnerability within the ovpn_tcp_close function, where the kernel improperly handles cached peer pointers after dropping the RCU read lock. The attacker requires no authentication to trigger this condition if they can interact with the affected networking stack.

Business Impact

Successful exploitation of this kernel vulnerability could lead to a system crash, resulting in significant service downtime. Given the CVSS score of 8.4, this is a High severity issue that, while requiring local interaction or specific network conditions, poses a substantial risk to the integrity and availability of critical infrastructure.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update the Linux kernel to version 6.18.34, 7.0.11, or 7.1 and later, as these versions contain the necessary security fixes.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor system logs for kernel panics or unexpected process terminations associated with the networking subsystem.

Compensating Controls: Limit access to the network interfaces and services that utilize the ovpn module to trusted entities only.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: No (unknown)

Analyst Notes: As of July 21, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this vulnerability. The flaw is inherent to complex memory management routines in the kernel networking stack.

Analyst Recommendation

System administrators must prioritize patching the kernel to the specified fixed versions to eliminate this race condition. Given the nature of kernel-level vulnerabilities, applying these updates is the only robust method to prevent potential denial of service or instability.

---METADATA---
VENDOR: Linux
PRODUCT: Linux Kernel
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: 5d74781ebc86c5fa9e9d6934024c505412de9b52 up to (excluding) 8443cd4497a4498c4b01058d76a92116244cb605
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
---END_METADATA---

Description Summary:
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel vfio/pci driver allows improper export of DMABUF objects without verifying that BAR resources are correctly reserved.

Executive Summary:
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel vfio/pci driver allows improper access to BAR resources, which could lead to privilege escalation or system instability.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64042

Affected Software: Linux Kernel

Affected Versions: Versions starting from 5d74781ebc86c5fa9e9d6934024c505412de9b52, fixed in 7.0.11 and later.

Vulnerability: The vfio/pci subsystem fails to verify that Base Address Register (BAR) resources are reserved before exporting them as a DMABUF. This requires local, authenticated access to trigger the flaw.

Business Impact

This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.8, reflecting its potential for complete system compromise. By exploiting this flaw, a local attacker could gain unauthorized control over hardware resources, leading to potential privilege escalation and total system impact.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update the Linux kernel to version 7.0.11 or later, or apply the relevant upstream patches.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor system logs for kernel-level faults or unauthorized attempts to interface with the vfio/pci subsystem.

Compensating Controls: Restrict access to device nodes associated with vfio/pci to only essential, highly trusted user accounts.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: Unknown. There is no confirmed public exploit in the available data.

Analyst Notes: As of July 21, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this vulnerability. The flaw requires local access, which mitigates the risk for systems not exposed to untrusted users.

Analyst Recommendation

Kernel vulnerabilities of this nature present a significant risk to system integrity. Administrators should plan to patch the affected systems as part of their next scheduled maintenance cycle or sooner if the environment supports untrusted local users.

---METADATA---
VENDOR: Linux
PRODUCT: Kernel
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: Linux kernel versions prior to 6.18.34 and 7.0.11
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
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Description Summary:
A flaw in the Linux kernel iwlwifi MLD driver causes a TSO segmentation explosion when AMSDU is disabled, potentially leading to system instability, memory corruption, or remote code execution.

Executive Summary:
A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel iwlwifi MLD driver exposes systems to potential remote code execution and denial of service due to improper handling of TSO segmentation.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64037

Affected Software: Linux Kernel

Affected Versions: Linux kernel versions prior to 6.18.34 and 7.0.11

Vulnerability: This is a memory corruption vulnerability within the iwlwifi MLD driver triggered when AMSDU is disabled. An unauthenticated attacker can leverage this flaw to flood the transmission ring with micro-frames, resulting in a use-after-free condition in the TCP retransmit queue.

Business Impact

With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability represents a Critical risk to business operations. Exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a kernel panic, leading to full system compromise or significant service downtime. Given the core nature of the Linux kernel, this flaw poses a severe threat to the availability and integrity of any infrastructure running vulnerable versions.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update the Linux kernel to version 6.18.34, 7.0.11, or newer as provided by your distribution vendor.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor system logs for kernel panics or unexplained crashes related to the iwlwifi driver, and implement network-level anomaly detection to identify unusual traffic patterns associated with wireless interface drivers.

Compensating Controls: While a direct kernel update is the only effective patch, organizations can limit exposure by disabling vulnerable wireless hardware or implementing strict network segmentation to restrict access to affected devices.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: No confirmed public exploit (weaponized or otherwise) is currently available for this vulnerability.

Analyst Notes: As of July 19, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this vulnerability. The flaw is inherently exploitable due to the nature of kernel-level memory corruption, necessitating swift patch deployment.

Analyst Recommendation

Due to the critical severity and the potential for remote code execution, organizations should prioritize patching their Linux kernel environments immediately. Verify your current kernel version and apply the recommended updates to version 6.18.34 or 7.0.11 to mitigate the risk of system instability and unauthorized access.

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VENDOR: Linux
PRODUCT: Kernel
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: Versions prior to 6.18.34 and 7.0.11
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
---END_METADATA---

Description Summary:
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel cgroup/rstat component due to improper validation of CPU arguments.

Executive Summary:
A high-severity local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel cgroup/rstat component allows local attackers to trigger kernel memory corruption.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64036

Affected Software: Linux Kernel

Affected Versions: Versions prior to 6.18.34 and 7.0.11

Vulnerability: The flaw exists in the BPF kfunc css_rstat_updated(), which fails to validate the caller-provided CPU argument. A local attacker with specific capabilities (CAP_BPF and CAP_PERFMON) can exploit this to perform out-of-bounds writes.

Business Impact

With a CVSS score of 7.8, this vulnerability poses a significant risk for local privilege escalation. An attacker capable of executing code on the system can leverage this flaw to elevate privileges to the kernel level, resulting in full system compromise, data theft, or persistent denial of service.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update the Linux kernel to version 6.18.34, 7.0.11, or later to incorporate the necessary input validation checks.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor for unauthorized usage of BPF and PERFMON capabilities and audit local user activity for suspicious execution patterns.

Compensating Controls: Restrict access to sensitive capabilities like CAP_BPF and CAP_PERFMON to trusted users only to minimize the local attack surface.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: Unknown.

Analyst Notes: As of July 19, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation in the wild. Although some reports suggest an exploit exists, there is no confirmed public weaponized exploit available. The vulnerability requires local access, which significantly limits the potential attacker demographic.

Analyst Recommendation

While this is a local attack vector, the ability to achieve kernel-level execution makes it a high-priority security concern. Administrators must prioritize patching kernel instances to prevent local attackers from escalating their privileges and gaining complete control over the operating environment.

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VENDOR: Linux
PRODUCT: Kernel
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: Versions prior to 6.18.34 and 7.0.11
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
---END_METADATA---

Description Summary:
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel Intel Gigabit Ethernet driver (igc) allows for potential system instability or code execution.

Executive Summary:
A critical memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel igc driver, rated at 9.8 CVSS, presents a severe risk of system instability or remote code execution.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64035

Affected Software: Linux Kernel

Affected Versions: Versions prior to 6.18.34 and 7.0.11

Vulnerability: This vulnerability arises from improper initialization of transmit buffer metadata for SMD frames within the igc driver. An attacker can trigger this state over the network, leading to memory corruption during buffer cleanup operations.

Business Impact

With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability is critical. It exposes systems to potential remote code execution or complete system crashes, leading to significant service disruption and potential unauthorized access to sensitive kernel-level data.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Apply the latest Linux kernel security updates, specifically ensuring the kernel is upgraded to version 6.18.34 or 7.0.11.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor system logs for kernel panics or repeated driver-related errors that may indicate exploitation attempts.

Compensating Controls: Restrict network access to the affected hardware interfaces and implement network-level filtering to block malformed traffic if immediate patching is not feasible.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: Unknown.

Analyst Notes: As of July 19, 2026, there is no public information confirming active exploitation in the wild. While external sources suggest an exploit may exist, there is no confirmed weaponized public exploit in the provided data. The flaw is technically complex but poses a severe threat to system availability.

Analyst Recommendation

This vulnerability represents a critical threat due to its potential for remote exploitation and high CVSS score. Organizations should treat this as a high-priority update to ensure kernel integrity and prevent potential system-wide compromise.

---METADATA---
VENDOR: Linux
PRODUCT: Kernel
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: Linux kernel versions prior to 6.18.34 and 7.0.11
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
---END_METADATA---

Description Summary:
An improper bounds check in the Linux kernel mac80211 wifi subsystem allows an adjacent attacker to trigger memory corruption via a specially crafted ML element.

Executive Summary:
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel mac80211 wifi subsystem allows an adjacent attacker to cause system instability or potential code execution via malformed packets.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-64030

Affected Software: Linux Kernel

Affected Versions: Versions prior to 6.18.34 and 7.0.11

Vulnerability: The vulnerability exists in the ieee80211_ml_epcs function, where the link_id is not correctly bounds-checked. An unauthenticated attacker within range can send a malicious PRIO_ACCESS ML element containing a zero value for link_id, leading to out-of-bounds memory access.

Business Impact

This vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to crash the wireless stack, resulting in a denial of service, or potentially achieve arbitrary code execution. With a CVSS score of 8.8, this is a high-severity issue for any infrastructure relying on Linux-based wireless access points or client devices.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update the Linux kernel to version 6.18.34, 7.0.11, or later as specified by the vendor.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor wireless interface logs for errors related to packet processing or unexpected driver restarts.

Compensating Controls: Utilize WPA3 or other robust link-layer encryption to mitigate the ability of unauthorized devices to inject malicious management frames.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: Unknown

Analyst Notes: As of July 21, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this vulnerability. The flaw requires the attacker to be within radio range to transmit the malicious management frame.

Analyst Recommendation

Wireless infrastructure and mobile devices running affected kernel versions are at risk. Organizations should expedite the deployment of kernel updates to all wireless-enabled Linux devices to protect against potential remote exploitation.

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VENDOR: Davidfcarr
PRODUCT: Quick Playground
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: 0 through 1.3.3
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
---END_METADATA---

Description Summary:
The Quick Playground plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to path traversal, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive files on the server.

Executive Summary:
A path traversal vulnerability in the WordPress Quick Playground plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to access arbitrary files on the hosting server.

Vulnerability Details

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-6403

Affected Software: Davidfcarr Quick Playground

Affected Versions: 0 through 1.3.3

Vulnerability: The plugin fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input, leading to an improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22). This allows an unauthenticated attacker to traverse the directory structure and read sensitive system files.

Business Impact

This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a high severity risk. Successful exploitation grants attackers unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on the server, such as configuration files, environment variables, or other application data, which could lead to full system compromise.

Remediation Plan

Immediate Action: Update the Quick Playground plugin to version 1.3.4 or higher immediately.

Proactive Monitoring: Inspect server access logs for requests containing directory traversal patterns (e.g., "../") targeting the plugin's API or utility endpoints.

Compensating Controls: Utilize a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules configured to block path traversal attempts and sanitize input parameters before they reach the application layer.

Exploitation Status

Public Exploit Available: false

Analyst Notes: As of May 17, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this vulnerability. The lack of authentication required for this attack makes the plugin a high-value target for automated scanners.

Analyst Recommendation

The severity of this path traversal vulnerability necessitates immediate action. Administrators must update the Quick Playground plugin to the latest version to prevent unauthorized file access and potential data exfiltration.