CVE-2026-40772 Details
Description
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload in GeekyBot <= 1.2.2 versions.
A vulnerability allowing unauthenticated arbitrary file uploads has been identified in the GeekyBot WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 1.2.2. This vulnerability could be exploited to upload any type of file, including potentially malicious files such as backdoors, which could then be executed to gain further access to the website.
Users of the GeekyBot WordPress plugin should update to version 1.2.3 or later to address this vulnerability. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins.
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Assessed Jun 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-434 | Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| GeekyBot | <= 1.2.2 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |