CVE-2026-116617 Details
Description
The Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to File Deletion in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.128 The vulnerability exists because `stm_save_user_extra_fields()`, hooked to `personal_options_update`, writes the attacker-controlled `stm_dealer_logo_path` parameter directly to user meta without an ownership check binding the submitted path to the submitting user — unlike the `stm_payment_status` and `stm_lost_password_hash` fields, this field is not gated by a `manage_options` or `edit_users` capability check. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete image files belonging to other users under `wp-content/uploads` — including other users' avatars, dealer logos, and uploaded media — by storing a crafted path via their own profile and then triggering `unlink()` through the become-dealer form on their author page. Note that the two path guards (`stm_mvl_is_path_within_uploads` and `stm_mvl_is_allowed_image_file`) do restrict the attack surface to files with an image extension that resolve within the uploads basedir; files outside that directory, such as `wp-config.php` or plugin PHP files, cannot be reached.
A file deletion vulnerability exists in the Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings Plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 1.4.128. The issue arises in the `stm_save_user_extra_fields()` function, which is linked to the `personal_options_update` hook. This function allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and above to write the `stm_dealer_logo_path` parameter to user meta without proper ownership verification. Unlike other fields that require specific capabilities, this field is vulnerable to exploitation. As a result, attackers can delete image files from other users' directories under `wp-content/uploads`, including avatars, dealer logos, and other media. The exploitation involves crafting a path through their profile and using the become-dealer form on their author page to trigger the file deletion.
Users are advised to update the Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings Plugin to version 1.4.129 or later.
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Assessed Nov 5, 2026CISA-ADP
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Motors | <= 1.4.128 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 5, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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