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CVE-2026-27384 (GCVE-0-2026-27384)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-05 05:53 – Updated: 2026-04-29 09:51
VLAI
Title
WordPress W3 Total Cache plugin <= 2.9.1 - Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability
Summary
Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input vulnerability in BoldGrid W3 Total Cache w3-total-cache allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects W3 Total Cache: from n/a through <= 2.9.1.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-03-09 15:46 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-1284 - Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
BoldGrid W3 Total Cache Affected: 0 , ≤ 2.9.1 (custom)
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Date Public
2026-04-01 16:05
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