CVE-2026-16249 Overview
CVE-2026-16249 is a rejected CVE identifier. The CVE Numbering Authority withdrew this ID because it duplicates CVE-2026-15303. Both identifiers were assigned to the same vulnerability in the 6Storage Rentals WordPress plugin. All references, tracking systems, and security tooling should point to CVE-2026-15303 for the underlying vulnerability details.
This entry exists in the CVE List purely for traceability. It carries no CVSS score, no affected product enumeration, and no technical advisory. Users encountering CVE-2026-16249 in scanners, SBOM outputs, or threat intelligence feeds should update their records to reference the canonical CVE-2026-15303 identifier.
Critical Impact
No exploitable content is associated with this identifier. Consult CVE-2026-15303 for the actual vulnerability affecting the 6Storage Rentals WordPress plugin.
Affected Products
- No products are affected under this identifier
- The underlying vulnerability tracks under CVE-2026-15303
- 6Storage Rentals WordPress plugin (see canonical CVE)
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-08-24 - CVE-2026-16249 published to NVD as a rejected duplicate
- 2026-08-24 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-16249
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-16249 carries no technical content of its own. The CVE Program rejected this identifier as a duplicate assignment. Duplicate assignments occur when two CNAs, or a CNA and a researcher, independently reserve identifiers for the same finding, or when internal deduplication runs after publication.
The original vulnerability affects the 6Storage Rentals WordPress plugin and is tracked under CVE-2026-15303. Security teams should consult that identifier for the vulnerability class, affected versions, CVSS metrics, and remediation guidance.
Root Cause
The root cause of the rejection is administrative rather than technical. Two CVE identifiers were assigned to the same underlying defect, and the CVE Program consolidated tracking under the earlier identifier, CVE-2026-15303. No code-level root cause applies to CVE-2026-16249.
Attack Vector
No attack vector applies to CVE-2026-16249 because the identifier does not describe an exploitable condition. The attack vector for the underlying issue is documented under CVE-2026-15303.
See the CVE Program record for CVE-2026-15303 for authoritative technical detail.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-16249
Indicators of Compromise
- No indicators of compromise are associated with this rejected identifier
- Any IOCs relevant to the 6Storage Rentals WordPress plugin vulnerability appear under CVE-2026-15303
Detection Strategies
- Update vulnerability management tooling to map CVE-2026-16249 to CVE-2026-15303 to avoid duplicate findings
- Audit ticketing and SIEM correlation rules that reference CVE-2026-16249 and redirect them to the canonical identifier
- Verify that plugin inventory scans for WordPress deployments track the 6Storage Rentals plugin version data
Monitoring Recommendations
- Monitor CVE feeds for updates to CVE-2026-15303, which carries the authoritative advisory content
- Alert on WordPress sites running the 6Storage Rentals plugin until confirmed patched per the canonical CVE guidance
- Suppress duplicate scanner findings that reference both CVE-2026-16249 and CVE-2026-15303 for the same host
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-16249
Immediate Actions Required
- Reclassify any open tickets or risk register entries under CVE-2026-16249 to CVE-2026-15303
- Consult the vendor advisory linked from CVE-2026-15303 for patch availability and required plugin versions
- Remove CVE-2026-16249 from active remediation queues once records are reconciled
Patch Information
No patch is issued for CVE-2026-16249. Patch information, when available, is published under CVE-2026-15303. Administrators of WordPress sites running the 6Storage Rentals plugin should follow the remediation guidance provided in the canonical CVE record and the vendor advisory referenced there.
Workarounds
- Track only CVE-2026-15303 in vulnerability management workflows
- Disable the 6Storage Rentals plugin on affected WordPress sites until vendor guidance under CVE-2026-15303 is applied
- Restrict administrative access to WordPress instances pending remediation of the underlying issue
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