CVE-2026-66481: Presto Player Pro arbitrary file deletion

CVE-2026-66481 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.8 · Published 2026-10-10

Presto Player Pro is a WordPress plugin for video playback. Versions up to 3.0.1 allow authenticated authors to delete arbitrary files on the website, potentially destroying critical data or rendering the site non-functional. An attacker with author-level access could exploit this to sabotage or compromise the website.

Vendors: Brainstorm Force.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-66481 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-66481 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-66481?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.8, published 10 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Brainstorm Force Presto Player Pro through 3.0.1.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-66481?
Yes: fixed in 3.0.2. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-66481 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-66481?
Check whether you run Brainstorm Force Presto Player Pro at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 3.0.2

Technical details

An authenticated arbitrary file deletion vulnerability exists in Presto Player Pro through version 3.0.1. The vulnerability requires author-level privileges to exploit (broken access control), allowing an authenticated user to delete arbitrary files on the server. The attack vector is network-based but requires valid credentials.

Affected products

  • Brainstorm Force Presto Player Pro through 3.0.1

Timeline

  • 2026-10-08: disclosed
  • 2026-10-10: advisory

References

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