CVE-2026-4280 — Path Traversal
CVE-2026-4280 — The Breaking News WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.3. This is due to the brnwp_ajax_form AJAX endpoint lacking both authorization checks and CSRF verification, combined with insufficient path validation when the brn
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-22, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-4280 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-4280 - Breaking News WP Plugin Path Traversal via AJAX
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-4280 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-4280 |
| CWE-22 | weakness | CWE-22 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 22, 2026 at 12:16 UTC |
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