WordPress security changelog
CRITICAL CVE-2026-27419 Deferred

Zegen: Dangerous file upload

Zegen is affected by dangerous file upload. Exploitation requires an authenticated subscriber account. Successful exploitation can place attacker-controlled executable content on the server and may lead to full site compromise. The published affected range is n/a through 1.1.9.

CVE / CNA score 9.9 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Zegen
Plugin slug
zegen
Affected
n/a through 1.1.9
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jul 02, 2026
Weakness
CWE-434 — Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

This CVE was published Jul 02, 2026 and is one of 3 known issues for this theme.

Update, patch or deactivate.

No fixed release is identified. Update Zegen when a release after 1.1.9 becomes available; until then, disable and remove it when the site's risk warrants.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Subscriber Arbitrary File Upload in Zegen <= 1.1.9 versions.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary and upstream sources