Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2026-1830

Quick Playground <= 1.3.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

The Quick Playground plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. This is due to insufficient authorization checks on REST API endpoints that expose a sync code and allow arbitrary file uploads. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the sync code, upload PHP files with path traversal, and achieve remote code execution on the server.

Quick Answer

CVE-2026-1830 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Quick Playground. It affects Versions up to 1.3.1 and is fixed in 1.3.2.

Published
Apr 08, 2026
Last Updated
Apr 09, 2026
Slug
quick-playground
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Risk Profile
9.8 CVSS Score
Weakness
Missing Authorization
Researchers
Athiwat Tiprasaharn (Jitlada)
Itthidej Aramsri (Boeing777)
Vilaysone CHANTHAVONG (0xJ0cKkY)
Waris Damkham
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.3.2, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2026-1830 is tracked for the Plugin Quick Playground as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 1.3.1. Update Quick Playground to 1.3.2 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
1.3.2
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.3.1
Tracking ID
CVE-2026-1830
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Identifier strength
CVE-2026-1830

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Version evidence
Versions up to 1.3.1

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Patch evidence
1.3.2

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 1.3.1.

Step 2

Confirm Quick Playground is updated to 1.3.2 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
quick-playground View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2026-1830
Patched Versions
1.3.2
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.3.1
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