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CVE-2026-52716 purethemes CVE debrief

CVE-2026-52716 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS Score: 6.5) affecting WorkScout-Core versions <= 1.7.11. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files. Published on June 17, 2026, by the CVE Program, this vulnerability has not been associated with any ransomware campaigns. Users of affected versions should take immediate action to mitigate the risk.

Vendor
purethemes
Product
WorkScout-Core
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-06-17
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-06-17

Who should care

Administrators and users of WorkScout-Core versions <= 1.7.11 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to protect their systems. This vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it a significant concern for anyone using the affected software.

Technical summary

The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-52716, is caused by an unauthenticated arbitrary file deletion weakness in WorkScout-Core versions <= 1.7.11. This weakness can be exploited by attackers to delete files without authentication, potentially leading to data loss and system compromise. The CVSS vector for this vulnerability is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.

Defensive priority

medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update WorkScout-Core to a version greater than 1.7.11
  • Restrict access to sensitive files and directories
  • Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity
  • Consider using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent attacks
  • Regularly back up important data to prevent data loss

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on data from the CVE Program and NVD. The CVE record and NVD detail pages provide further information about this vulnerability. The vendor and product information is currently unknown, but a mitigation reference is available from Patchstack.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-52716 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-52716

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

  • CVE-2026-52716 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-52716

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

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.