CVE-2026-78287: STAGGS WordPress plugin code injection in file upload

CVE-2026-78287 · Severity: critical · CVSS 10 · Published 2026-11-11

STAGGS is a WordPress plugin used to create e-commerce product galleries. The plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code on the web server through improper handling of file uploads or code generation. An attacker can remotely run any command on an affected website, leading to complete site compromise and potential data theft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-78287 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-78287 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-78287?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 10, published 11 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
STAGGS through 3.3.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-78287?
Yes: fixed in 3.4.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-78287 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-78287?
Check whether you run STAGGS 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: 3.4.0

Technical details

An improper control of code generation vulnerability (CWE-94) in STAGGS allows unauthenticated remote code injection and execution. The vulnerability exists in code that dynamically generates or includes user-supplied input without proper sanitization, allowing attackers to break out of the intended context and execute arbitrary server-side commands. No authentication or user interaction is required to exploit this flaw.

Affected products

  • STAGGS STAGGS through 3.3.0

Timeline

  • 2026-11-09: disclosed: Reported by codelake Research on 2026-10-24; published 2026-11-09
  • 2026-11-09: patched: Fixed in version 3.4.0

References

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