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CVE-2016-20080 Brandfolder CVE debrief

CVE-2016-20080 is a local file inclusion vulnerability in the WordPress Brandfolder plugin version 3.0 and earlier. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulating the wp_abspath parameter in callback.php. Attackers can supply path traversal sequences or remote URLs through the wp_abspath parameter to read sensitive files like wp-config.php or execute remote code.

Vendor
Brandfolder
Product
Unknown
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-15
Original CVE updated
2026-06-15
Advisory published
2026-06-15
Advisory updated
2026-06-15

Who should care

Users of WordPress Brandfolder plugin version 3.0 and earlier should apply patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation.

Technical summary

The WordPress Brandfolder plugin version 3.0 and earlier contains a local file inclusion vulnerability in callback.php. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of the wp_abspath parameter, which allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary files.

Defensive priority

MEDIUM

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches or updates to WordPress Brandfolder plugin version 3.0 and earlier.
  • Restrict access to callback.php.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2016-20080 vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.9 and is classified as MEDIUM severity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2016-20080 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-20080

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2016-20080 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-20080

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.