Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-89271

WP-BusinessDirectory <= 4.0.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Write via uploadFileCVE-2026-89271

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-89271 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in WP-BusinessDirectory <= 4.0.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Write via uploadFile. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Unknown/WP-BusinessDirectory (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Oct 13, 2026Updated Oct 13, 2026Source checked Oct 13, 2026First seen by HOL Oct 13, 2026Material review Oct 13, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Unknown/WP-BusinessDirectory (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Unknown/WP-BusinessDirectorygeneric	>=0 <=4.0.2	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Unknown/WP-BusinessDirectory.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Oct 13, 2026
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Source modified
Oct 13, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Oct 13, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referencewpscan.com

Upstream source description

The WP-BusinessDirectory WordPress plugin through 4.0.2 does not restrict the type or destination of files saved by an unauthenticated upload handler, allowing unauthenticated attackers to write files with arbitrary content to arbitrary locations, though not to execute code on a default server configuration.

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