Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2026-7522

Advanced Database Cleaner – Premium <= 4.1.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Local File Inclusion via 'template'

The Advanced Database Cleaner – Premium plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 4.1.0 via the 'template' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included.

Quick Answer

CVE-2026-7522 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Local File Inclusion issue affecting the Plugin Advanced Database Cleaner – Premium. It affects Versions up to 4.1.0 and is fixed in 4.1.1.

Published
May 19, 2026
Last Updated
May 19, 2026
Slug
advanced-database-cleaner-premium
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Risk Profile
8.8 CVSS Score
Weakness
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Researchers
Nguyen Ngoc Duc (duc193)
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.1.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2026-7522 is tracked for the Plugin Advanced Database Cleaner – Premium as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 4.1.0. Update Advanced Database Cleaner – Premium to 4.1.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Local File Inclusion
Primary Fixed Version
4.1.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 4.1.0
Tracking ID
CVE-2026-7522
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Identifier strength
CVE-2026-7522

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Version evidence
Versions up to 4.1.0

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Patch evidence
4.1.1

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

How to validate this finding

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 4.1.0.

Step 2

Confirm Advanced Database Cleaner – Premium is updated to 4.1.1 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
advanced-database-cleaner-premium View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2026-7522
Patched Versions
4.1.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.1.0
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