CVE-2016-20080 (GCVE-0-2016-20080)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-06-15 12:00 – Updated: 2026-06-15 19:24 Unsupported When Assigned
VLAI Shadowserver Previdian
Title
WordPress Brandfolder Plugin 3.0 Local File Inclusion via callback.php
Summary
WordPress Brandfolder plugin version 3.0 and earlier contains a local file inclusion vulnerability in callback.php that allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulating the wp_abspath parameter. Attackers can supply path traversal sequences or remote URLs through the wp_abspath parameter to read sensitive files like wp-config.php or execute remote code.
Severity
6.9 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
6.2 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
SSVC
Exploitation: poc Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-06-15 15:22 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-98 - Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Assigner
VulnCheck CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard B 84/100 over 6843 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Brandfolder Brandfolder Affected: 0 , ≤ 3.0 (custom)
guessed Create a notification for this product.
Date Public
2016-03-22 00:00
Credits
AMAR^SHG
Shadowserver
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: c3308fa1-4252-4b0e-82e7-97ab5227a2b2

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2016-20080

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-10-22 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Characteristics
Severity: 62.0
Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-09-22
Asserted: 2026-09-22
Last Seen: 2026-10-22
Scope
Asset Exposure: ['internet-facing']
Notes: Affected: Brandfolder / Brandfolder WordPress Plugin | Class: cms | Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.2) | IoT: no | In CISA KEV: no | Honeypot connections on 2026-10-22: 2
Evidence

Type: Honeypot

Signal: In The Wild Attempts

Confidence: 70%

Source: shadowserver

Details
1D 1
Iot no
Feed Shadowserver Foundation honeypot/exploited-vulnerabilities
Type http-scan
Class cms
7D Avg 0
Vendor Brandfolder
30D Avg 0
90D Avg 0
Product Brandfolder WordPress Plugin
Cisa Kev no
Connections 2
Observation Date 2026-10-22
Vulnerability Class CVSS
Vulnerability Score 6.2
Vulnerability Severity Medium
References
Created: 2026-10-21 09:03 UTC | Updated: 2026-10-24 01:01 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: a3aebe6f-9de4-46ea-8b05-71a1bc616406

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2016-20080

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-09-22
Asserted: 2026-09-22
Scope
Notes: WordPress Brandfolder Plugin 3.0 Local File Inclusion via callback.php | Affected: Brandfolder / Brandfolder | CVSS: 6.9 (MEDIUM) | EPSS: 0.0039 | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: previdian

Details
Feed Previdian (previdian.com)
Title WordPress Brandfolder Plugin 3.0 Local File Inclusion via callback.php
Cve Id CVE-2016-20080
Vendor Brandfolder
Ghsa Id None
Product Brandfolder
Added Date 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Score 6.9
Epss Score 0.0039
Previous Ids
Cvss Severity MEDIUM
Virtual Patch False
Cvss Estimated False
Epss Percentile 0.32954
Used In Malware unknown
Vulnerability Id CVE-2016-20080
Ahead Of Cisa Kev None
Not Yet In Cisa Kev True
References
Created: 2026-09-23 11:00 UTC | Updated: 2026-09-23 11:00 UTC
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