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Every flaw the U.S. government’s cybersecurity agency (CISA) has confirmed attackers are using, plus the new WordPress plugin and theme bugs published each day, sorted by what they mean for a small business. We refresh it twice a day. If you see something your website or office runs, tell us.

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  • May 14, 2026Career Section: Arbitrary File UploadCVE-2026-6271 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The Career Section plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 1.7 via the CV upload handler. This is due to missing file type validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible.

    Product
    Career Section
    Affected
    up to 1.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.7. Update Career Section to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 14, 2026Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings: Arbitrary file deletionCVE-2026-3892 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1

    The Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.107. This is due to insufficient file path validation in the become-dealer logo upload flow. The plugin allows any authenticated user to set an arbitrary filesystem path via the profile update handler. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server.

    Product
    Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings
    Affected
    up to 1.4.107
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.4.107. Update Motors – Car Dealership & Classified Listings to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 13, 2026Powie's WHOIS Domain Check 0.9.31 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript byCVE-2020-37225 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulnCheckMedium 5.1

    Powie's WHOIS Domain Check 0.9.31 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript by exploiting unsanitized input fields in plugin settings. Attackers can submit malicious payloads through textarea and input elements in the pwhois_settings.php configuration page to execute JavaScript in the admin context and escalate privileges.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • May 13, 2026WordPress Plugin ultimate-member 2.1.3 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulatCVE-2020-37169 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulnCheckMedium 6.8

    WordPress Plugin ultimate-member 2.1.3 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulating the pack parameter in class-admin-upgrade.php. Attackers can send POST requests with malicious pack values to include unintended PHP files from the packages directory and execute arbitrary code.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • May 13, 2026Avada Builder: Arbitrary File ReadCVE-2026-4782 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5

    The Avada Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.15.2 via the 'fusion_get_svg_from_file' function with the 'custom_svg' parameter of the 'fusion_section_separator' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 3.15.2 and fully patched in version 3.15.3.

    Product
    Avada Builder
    Affected
    up to 3.15.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.15.2. Update Avada Builder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 12, 2026The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2025-15463 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5

    The The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.2.3. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

    Product
    The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
    Affected
    up to 0.9.2.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 0.9.2.3. Update The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 10, 2026WordPress Plugin IP2Location Country Blocker 2.26.7 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary JavCVE-2022-50961 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulnCheckMedium 5.1

    WordPress Plugin IP2Location Country Blocker 2.26.7 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary JavaScript code through the Frontend Settings interface. Attackers can inject malicious scripts in the URL field of the Display page settings that execute when administrators or other authenticated users visit the plugin settings page.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • May 10, 2026WordPress Plugin amministrazione-aperta 3.7.3 contains a local file read vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by exploitiCVE-2022-50956 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulnCheckMedium 6.9

    WordPress Plugin amministrazione-aperta 3.7.3 contains a local file read vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by exploiting insufficient input validation in the open parameter. Attackers can supply file paths through the open GET parameter in dispatcher.php to include and read sensitive files accessible to the web server.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • May 10, 2026WordPress Plugin cab-fare-calculator 1.0.3 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipuCVE-2022-50954 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulnCheckMedium 6.9

    WordPress Plugin cab-fare-calculator 1.0.3 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the controller parameter in tblight.php. Attackers can supply path traversal sequences through the controller GET parameter to include arbitrary files outside the intended controllers directory.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • May 10, 2026WordPress GetPaid Plugin 2.4.6 contains an HTML injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary HTML code by exploiting the HelpCVE-2021-47948 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulnCheckMedium 5.1

    WordPress GetPaid Plugin 2.4.6 contains an HTML injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary HTML code by exploiting the Help Text field in payment forms. Attackers can inject malicious HTML including image tags and scripts into the Help Text field during payment form creation, which gets stored in the database and executed in the browser when the form is viewed.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • May 10, 2026WordPress Plugin Survey & Poll 1.5.7.3 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injectiCVE-2021-47941 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulnCheckHigh 8.8

    WordPress Plugin Survey & Poll 1.5.7.3 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the wp_sap cookie parameter. Attackers can craft SQL payloads in the cookie to extract sensitive database information including usernames, passwords, and other confidential data from the WordPress database.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • May 10, 2026WordPress Plugin Download From Files version 1.48 and earlier contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload maCVE-2021-47940 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulnCheckCritical 9.3

    WordPress Plugin Download From Files version 1.48 and earlier contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files by exploiting the AJAX fileupload action. Attackers can send POST requests to the admin-ajax.php endpoint with the download_from_files_617_fileupload action, manipulating the allowExt parameter to bypass file type restrictions and upload executable files like PHP shells to the web root.

    Affected
    up to 1.48
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.48. Update the plugin to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 10, 2026WordPress MStore API 2.0.6 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files by sending POST requeCVE-2021-47933 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by VulnCheckCritical 9.3

    WordPress MStore API 2.0.6 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files by sending POST requests to the REST API endpoint. Attackers can upload PHP files with arbitrary names to the config_file endpoint to achieve remote code execution on the server.

    What to do
    Update the plugin to the newest version.
  • May 7, 2026WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance: Arbitrary file deletionCVE-2026-7252 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1

    The WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the unscheduled_original_file_deletion function in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.2 This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). This is possible because 'original-file' is a public (non-protected) meta key — it does not begin with an underscore — allowing Authors to freely create or modify it on their own attachment posts via the standard Edit Media form or the REST API.

    Product
    WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance
    Affected
    up to 4.5.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.5.2. Update WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 7, 2026Slider Revolution: Arbitrary File UploadCVE-2026-6692 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Slider Revolution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.10 via the '_get_media_url' and '_check_file_path' function. This is due to insufficient file type validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 7.0.10 and fully patched in version 7.0.11.

    Product
    Slider Revolution
    Affected
    7.0.0 to 7.0.10
    What to do
    Affects 7.0.0 to 7.0.10. Update Slider Revolution to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 6, 2026Fluent Forms: Arbitrary File ReadCVE-2026-6344 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.9

    The Fluent Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in versions up to and including 6.2.1. This is due to insufficient path validation in the getAttachments() method of EmailNotificationActions, which resolves attacker-supplied file-upload URLs into filesystem paths without verifying that the resolved path stays inside the WordPress uploads directory: a strpos() prefix check on the raw URL can be bypassed with traversal sequences, wp_normalize_path() does not resolve ".\..\" segments, and file_exists() then resolves them at the kernel level. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with administrator access to read arbitrary files readable by the web-server user — including wp-config.php with its database credentials and authentication salts — by submitting a form whose admin notification is configured to attach a file-upload field and supplying a crafted URL of the shape <upload_baseurl>/../../<target> as the file-field value. The resolved file is attached to the outbound admin-notification email via wp_mail(). While the email can be triggered by unauthenticated users, the email recipient is not user-controlled.

    Product
    Fluent Forms
    Affected
    up to 6.2.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 6.2.1. Update Fluent Forms to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 5, 2026Betheme: Arbitrary File DeletionCVE-2026-6262 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5

    The Betheme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion in versions up to, and including, 28.4. This is due to the upload_icons() function workflow using a user-controlled upload path (`mfn-icon-upload`) in a filesystem move operation without constraining it to the uploads directory. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to move/delete arbitrary local files via path traversal.

    Product
    Betheme
    Affected
    up to 28.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 28.4. Update Betheme to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 5, 2026Betheme: Arbitrary File UploadCVE-2026-6261 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Betheme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in versions up to, and including, 28.4. This is due to the upload_icons() function workflow moving and unzipping user-controlled ZIP files into a public uploads directory without validating extracted file types. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files (including PHP) and achieve remote code execution via the Icons icon-pack upload flow.

    Product
    Betheme
    Affected
    up to 28.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 28.4. Update Betheme to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 5, 2026EmailKit: Arbitrary File ReadCVE-2026-5957 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5

    The EmailKit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to and including 1.6.5. This is due to a flawed path traversal validation in the create_template() method of the CheckForm class, where realpath() is called on the allowed base directory (wp-content/uploads/emailkit/templates/) which may not exist, causing it to return false. In PHP 8.x, strpos($real_path, false) implicitly converts false to an empty string, and strpos() with an empty needle always returns 0, causing the check strpos(...) !== 0 to evaluate to false and bypassing the path validation entirely. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to read arbitrary files from the server, including sensitive files such as wp-config.php, by supplying an absolute path to the emailkit-editor-template REST API parameter.

    Product
    EmailKit
    Affected
    up to 1.6.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6.5. Update EmailKit to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 2, 2026Salon Booking System – Free Version: Arbitrary File ReadCVE-2026-6320 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.5

    The Salon Booking System – Free Version plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in versions up to, and including, 10.30.25. This is due to the public booking flow accepting attacker-controlled file-field values and later using those stored values as trusted paths for email attachments. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary local files and exfiltrate them via booking confirmation email attachments.

    Product
    Salon Booking System – Free Version
    Affected
    up to 10.30.25
    What to do
    Affects up to 10.30.25. Update Salon Booking System – Free Version to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 2, 2026User Registration Advanced Fields: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2026-4882 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The User Registration Advanced Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'URAF_AJAX::method_upload' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.20. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. Note: The vulnerability can only be exploited if a "Profile Picture" field is added to the form.

    Product
    User Registration Advanced Fields
    Affected
    up to 1.6.20
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6.20. Update User Registration Advanced Fields to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • May 1, 2026Temporary Login: Authentication BypassCVE-2026-7567 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The Temporary Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in versions up to and including 1.0.0. This is due to improper input validation in the maybe_login_temporary_user() function, which fails to verify that the 'temp-login-token' GET parameter is a scalar string before processing it. When the parameter is supplied as an array, PHP's empty() check is bypassed and sanitize_key() returns an empty string, which is then passed as the meta_value to get_users(). WordPress ignores an empty meta_value and returns all users matching the meta_key '_temporary_login_token', allowing authentication without a valid token. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any active temporary login user by sending a single crafted GET request.

    Product
    Temporary Login
    Affected
    up to 1.0.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.0.0. Update Temporary Login to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 24, 2026Drag and Drop File Upload for Contact Form 7: Arbitrary file uploadCVE-2026-5364 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1

    The Drag and Drop File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload in versions up to, and including, 1.1.3. This is due to the plugin extracting the file extension before sanitization occurs and allowing the file type parameter to be controlled by the attacker rather than being restricted to administrator-configured values, which when combined with the fact that validation occurs on the unsanitized extension while the file is saved with a sanitized extension, allows special characters like '$' to be stripped during the save process. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary PHP files and potentially achieve remote code execution, however, an .htaccess file and name randomization is in place which restricts real-world exploitability.

    Product
    Drag and Drop File Upload for Contact Form 7
    Affected
    up to 1.1.3
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1.3. Update Drag and Drop File Upload for Contact Form 7 to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 24, 2026MaxiBlocks Builder: Arbitrary media file deletionCVE-2026-2028 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    The MaxiBlocks Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary media file deletion due to insufficient file ownership validation on the 'maxi_remove_custom_image_size' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files in the wp-content/uploads directory, including files uploaded by other users and administrators.

    Product
    MaxiBlocks Builder
    Affected
    up to 2.1.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.1.8. Update MaxiBlocks Builder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 23, 2026ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin): Unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation and activationCVE-2026-5464 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.2

    The ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation and activation in all versions up to, and including, 9.1.2. This is due to the reports page exposing the 'onboarding_key' transient to any user with the 'exactmetrics_view_dashboard' capability. This key is the sole authorization gate for the '/wp-json/exactmetrics/v1/onboarding/connect-url' REST endpoint, which returns a one-time hash (OTH) token. This OTH token is then the only credential checked by the 'exactmetrics_connect_process' AJAX endpoint — which has no capability check, no nonce verification, and accepts an arbitrary plugin ZIP URL via the file parameter for installation and activation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above granted the report viewing permission, to install and activate arbitrary plugins from attacker-controlled URLs, leading to Remote Code Execution.

    Product
    ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)
    Affected
    up to 9.1.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 9.1.2. Update ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 22, 2026Breeze Cache: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2026-3844 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The Breeze Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'fetch_gravatar_from_remote' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. The vulnerability can only be exploited if "Host Files Locally - Gravatars" is enabled, which is disabled by default.

    Product
    Breeze Cache
    Affected
    up to 2.4.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.4.4. Update Breeze Cache to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 20, 2026Everest Forms: Arbitrary File Read and DeletionCVE-2026-5478 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1

    The Everest Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read and Deletion in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.4. This is due to the plugin trusting attacker-controlled old_files data from public form submissions as legitimate server-side upload state, and converting attacker-supplied URLs into local filesystem paths using regex-based string replacement without canonicalization or directory boundary enforcement. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary local files (e.g., wp-config.php) by injecting path-traversal payloads into the old_files upload field parameter, which are then attached to notification emails. The same path resolution is also used in the post-email cleanup routine, which calls unlink() on the resolved path, resulting in the targeted file being deleted after being attached. This can lead to full site compromise through disclosure of database credentials and authentication salts from wp-config.php, and denial of service through deletion of critical files. Prerequisite: The form must contain a file-upload or image-upload field, and disable storing entry information.

    Product
    Everest Forms
    Affected
    up to 3.4.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.4.4. Update Everest Forms to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 20, 2026wpForo Forum: Arbitrary File DeletionCVE-2026-6248 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1

    The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion in versions up to and including 3.0.5. This is due to two compounding flaws: the Members::update() method does not validate or restrict the value of file-type custom profile fields, allowing authenticated users to store an arbitrary path instead of a legitimate upload path; and the wpforo_fix_upload_dir() sanitization function in ucf_file_delete() only remaps paths that match the expected pattern, and it is passed directly to the unlink() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). Note: The vulnerability requires a file custom field, which requires the wpForo - User Custom Fields addon plugin.

    Product
    wpForo Forum
    Affected
    up to 3.0.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.0.5. Update wpForo Forum to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 18, 2026CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes: Arbitrary file upload and remote code executionCVE-2026-6518 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload and remote code execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.16 via the `cmp_theme_update_install` AJAX action. This is due to the function only checking for the `publish_pages` capability (available to Editors and above) instead of `manage_options` (Administrators only), combined with a lack of proper validation on the user-supplied file URL and no verification of the downloaded file's content before extraction. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to force the server to download and extract a malicious ZIP file from a remote attacker-controlled URL into a web-accessible directory (`wp-content/plugins/cmp-premium-themes/`), resulting in remote code execution. Due to the lack of a nonce for Editors, they are unable to exploit this vulnerability.

    Product
    CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes
    Affected
    up to 4.1.16
    What to do
    Affects up to 4.1.16. Update CMP – Coming Soon & Maintenance Plugin by NiteoThemes to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 17, 2026Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7: Arbitrary file uploadCVE-2026-5718 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1

    The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload in versions up to, and including, 1.3.9.7. This is due to insufficient file type validation that occurs when custom blacklist types are configured, which replaces the default dangerous extension denylist instead of merging with it, and the wpcf7_antiscript_file_name() sanitization function being bypassed for filenames containing non-ASCII characters. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP files, to the server, which can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution. The vulnerability was originally reported by Leonid Semenenko (lsemenenko) and partially patched in version 1.3.9.7. A bypass for the patch was separately discovered and reported by Nguyen Hung (Mitchell).

    Product
    Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7
    Affected
    up to 1.3.9.7
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.9.7. Update Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 17, 2026Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7: Path Traversal leading to Arbitrary File ReadCVE-2026-5710 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.5

    The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal leading to Arbitrary File Read in versions up to and including 1.3.9.6. This is due to the plugin using client-supplied mfile[] POST values as the source of truth for email attachment selection without performing any server-side upload provenance check, path canonicalization, or directory containment boundary enforcement. In dnd_wpcf7_posted_data(), each user-submitted filename is directly appended to the plugin's upload URL without sanitization. In dnd_cf7_mail_components(), the URL is converted back to a filesystem path using str_replace() and only file_exists() is used as the acceptance check before attaching the file to the outgoing CF7 email. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read and exfiltrate arbitrary files readable by the web server process via path traversal sequences in the mfile[] parameter, with files being disclosed as email attachments. Note: This vulnerability is limited to the 'wp-content' folder due to the wpcf7_is_file_path_in_content_dir() function in the Contact Form 7 plugin.

    Product
    Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7
    Affected
    up to 1.3.9.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.9.6. Update Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 17, 2026WP Customer Area: Arbitrary file read and deletionCVE-2026-3464 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The WP Customer Area plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read and deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'ajax_attach_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with a role that an administrator grants access to (e.g., Subscriber) to to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, or delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).

    Product
    WP Customer Area
    Affected
    up to 8.3.4
    What to do
    Affects up to 8.3.4. Update WP Customer Area to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 17, 2026Unlimited Elements for Elementor: Arbitrary File ReadCVE-2026-4659 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.5

    The Unlimited Elements for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read via the Repeater JSON/CSV URL parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.0.6. This is due to insufficient path traversal sanitization in the URLtoRelative() and urlToPath() functions, combined with the ability to enable debug output in widget settings. The URLtoRelative() function only performs a simple string replacement to remove the site's base URL without sanitizing path traversal sequences (../), and the cleanPath() function only normalizes directory separators without removing traversal components. This allows an attacker to provide a URL like http://site.com/../../../../etc/passwd which, after URLtoRelative() strips the domain, results in /../../../../etc/passwd being concatenated with the base path and ultimately resolved to /etc/passwd. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Author-level access and above to read arbitrary local files from the WordPress host, including sensitive files such as wp-config.

    Product
    Unlimited Elements for Elementor
    Affected
    up to 2.0.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.0.6. Update Unlimited Elements for Elementor to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 17, 2026Quiz And Survey Master: Arbitrary Shortcode ExecutionCVE-2026-5797 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    The Quiz And Survey Master plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Shortcode Execution in versions up to and including 11.1.0. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and the execution of do_shortcode() on user-submitted quiz answer text. User-submitted answers pass through sanitize_text_field() and htmlspecialchars(), which only strip HTML tags but do not encode or remove shortcode brackets [ and ]. When quiz results are displayed, the plugin calls do_shortcode() on the entire results page output (including user answers), causing any injected shortcodes to be executed. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary WordPress shortcodes such as [qsm_result id=X] to access other users' quiz submissions without authorization, as the qsm_result shortcode lacks any authorization checks.

    Product
    Quiz And Survey Master
    Affected
    up to 11.1.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 11.1.0. Update Quiz And Survey Master to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 17, 2026Kubio: Arbitrary File UploadCVE-2026-5427 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    The Kubio plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in versions up to and including 2.7.2. This is due to insufficient capability checks in the kubio_rest_pre_insert_import_assets() function, which is hooked to the rest_pre_insert_{post_type} filter for posts, pages, templates, and template parts. When a post is created or updated via the REST API, Kubio parses block attributes looking for URLs in the 'kubio' attribute namespace and automatically imports them via importRemoteFile() without verifying the user has the upload_files capability. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access and above to bypass WordPress's normal media upload restrictions and upload files fetched from external URLs to the media library, creating attachment posts in the database.

    Product
    Kubio
    Affected
    up to 2.7.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.7.2. Update Kubio to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 17, 2026JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate: Path Traversal leading to Arbitrary Directory DeletionCVE-2026-4853 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 4.9

    The JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal leading to Arbitrary Directory Deletion in versions up to and including 3.1.19.8. This is due to insufficient input validation on the fileName parameter in the file upload handler. The plugin sanitizes the fileName parameter using sanitize_text_field(), which removes HTML tags but does not prevent path traversal sequences like '../'. The unsanitized filename is then directly concatenated in Upload::getFileLocation() without using basename() or validating the resolved path stays within the intended directory. When an invalid file is uploaded, the cleanup logic calls dirname() on the traversed path and passes it to Util::rm(), which recursively deletes the entire resolved directory. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with administrator-level access to traverse outside the intended upload directory and trigger deletion of critical WordPress directories such as wp-content/plugins, effectively disabling all installed plugins and causing severe site disruption.

    Product
    JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate
    Affected
    up to 3.1.19.8
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.1.19.8. Update JetBackup – Backup, Restore & Migrate to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 16, 2026Career Section: Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to Path Traversal and Arbitrary File DeletionCVE-2025-14868 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Career Section plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to Path Traversal and Arbitrary File Deletion in all versions up to, and including, 1.6. This is due to missing nonce validation and insufficient file path validation on the delete action in the 'appform_options_page_html' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server via a forged request, granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

    Product
    Career Section
    Affected
    up to 1.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.6. Update Career Section to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 15, 2026Advanced Custom Fields (ACF): Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Post/Page DisclosureCVE-2026-4812 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.3

    The Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Post/Page Disclosure in versions up to and including 6.7.0. This is due to AJAX field query endpoints accepting user-supplied filter parameters that override field-configured restrictions without proper authorization checks. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers with access to a frontend ACF form to enumerate and disclose information about draft/private posts, restricted post types, and other data that should be restricted by field configuration.

    Product
    Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
    Affected
    up to 6.7.0
    What to do
    Affects up to 6.7.0. Update Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 15, 2026WebStack: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2026-1555 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The WebStack theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the io_img_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2024. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    WebStack
    Affected
    up to 1.2024
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.2024. Update WebStack to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 15, 2026Avada (Fusion) Builder: Arbitrary WordPress Action ExecutionCVE-2026-1509 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 5.4

    The Avada (Fusion) Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary WordPress Action Execution in all versions up to, and including, 3.15.1. This is due to the plugin's `output_action_hook()` function accepting user-controlled input to trigger any registered WordPress action hook without proper authorization checks. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to execute arbitrary WordPress action hooks via the Dynamic Data feature, potentially leading to privilege escalation, file inclusion, denial of service, or other security impacts depending on which action hooks are available in the WordPress installation.

    Product
    Avada (Fusion) Builder
    Affected
    up to 3.15.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.15.1. Update Avada (Fusion) Builder to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 15, 2026Eleganzo: Arbitrary directory deletionCVE-2025-15470 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5

    The Eleganzo theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary directory deletion due to insufficient path validation in the akd_required_plugin_callback function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary directories on the server, including the WordPress root directory.

    Product
    Eleganzo
    Affected
    up to 1.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.2. Update Eleganzo to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 14, 2026The Germanized for WooCommerce: Arbitrary shortcode executionCVE-2026-2582 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceMedium 6.5

    The The Germanized for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution via 'account_holder' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.20.5. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

    Product
    The Germanized for WooCommerce
    Affected
    up to 3.20.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.20.5. Update The Germanized for WooCommerce to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 11, 2026wpForo Forum: Arbitrary File DeletionCVE-2026-5809 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.1

    The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion in versions up to and including 3.0.2. This is due to a two-step logic flaw: the topic_add() and topic_edit() action handlers accept arbitrary user-supplied data[*] arrays from $_REQUEST and store them as postmeta without restricting which fields may contain array values. Because 'body' is included in the allowed topic fields list, an attacker can supply data[body][fileurl] with an arbitrary file path (e.g., wp-config.php or an absolute server path). This poisoned fileurl is persisted to the plugin's custom postmeta database table. Subsequently, when the attacker submits wpftcf_delete[]=body on a topic_edit request, the add_file() method retrieves the stored postmeta record, extracts the attacker-controlled fileurl, passes it through wpforo_fix_upload_dir() which only rewrites legitimate wpforo upload paths and returns all other paths unchanged, and then calls wp_delete_file() on the unvalidated path. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files writable by the PHP process on the server, including critical files such as wp-config.

    Product
    wpForo Forum
    Affected
    up to 3.0.2
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.0.2. Update wpForo Forum to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 9, 2026Perfmatters: Arbitrary file overwriteCVE-2026-4351 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1

    The Perfmatters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file overwrite via path traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.9. This is due to the `PMCS::action_handler()` method processing the bulk action `activate`/`deactivate` handlers without any authorization check or nonce verification. The `$_GET['snippets'][]` values are passed unsanitized to `Snippet::activate()`/`Snippet::deactivate()` which call `Snippet::update()` then `file_put_contents()` with the traversed path. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to overwrite arbitrary files on the server with a fixed PHP docblock content, potentially causing denial of service by corrupting critical files like `.htaccess` or `index.php`.

    Product
    Perfmatters
    Affected
    up to 2.5.9
    What to do
    Affects up to 2.5.9. Update Perfmatters to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 8, 2026MW WP Form: Arbitrary File Move/ReadCVE-2026-5436 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.1

    The MW WP Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Move/Read in all versions up to and including 5.1.1. This is due to insufficient validation of the $name parameter (upload field key) passed to the generate_user_file_dirpath() function, which uses WordPress's path_join() — a function that returns absolute paths unchanged, discarding the intended base directory. The attacker-controlled key is injected via the mwf_upload_files[] POST parameter, which is loaded into the plugin's Data model via _set_request_valiables(). During form processing, regenerate_upload_file_keys() iterates over these keys and calls generate_user_filepath() with the attacker-supplied key as the $name argument — the key survives validation because the targeted file (e.g., wp-config.php) genuinely exists at the absolute path. The _get_attachments() method then re-reads the same surviving keys and passes the resolved file path to move_temp_file_to_upload_dir(), which calls rename() to move the file into the uploads folder. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to move arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is moved (such as

    Product
    MW WP Form
    Affected
    up to 5.1.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 5.1.1. Update MW WP Form to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 8, 2026ProSolution WP Client: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2026-2942 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The ProSolution WP Client plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'proSol_fileUploadProcess' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    ProSolution WP Client
    Affected
    up to 1.9.9
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.9.9. Update ProSolution WP Client to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 8, 2026Advanced Members for ACF: Arbitrary file deletionCVE-2026-3243 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 8.8

    The Advanced Members for ACF plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the create_crop function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The vulnerability was partially patched in version 1.2.5.

    Product
    Advanced Members for ACF
    Affected
    up to 1.2.5
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.2.5. Update Advanced Members for ACF to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 8, 2026Gerador de Certificados – DevApps: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2026-4808 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceHigh 7.2

    The Gerador de Certificados – DevApps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the moveUploadedFile() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

    Product
    Gerador de Certificados – DevApps
    Affected
    up to 1.3.6
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.3.6. Update Gerador de Certificados – DevApps to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 8, 2026DSGVO Google Web Fonts GDPR: Arbitrary file uploadCVE-2026-3535 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The DSGVO Google Web Fonts GDPR plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload due to missing file type validation in the `DSGVOGWPdownloadGoogleFonts()` function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1. The function is exposed via a `wp_ajax_nopriv_` hook, requiring no authentication. It fetches a user-supplied URL as a CSS file, extracts URLs from its content, and downloads those files to a publicly accessible directory without validating the file type. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files including PHP webshells, leading to remote code execution. The exploit requires the site to use one of a handful of specific themes (twentyfifteen, twentyseventeen, twentysixteen, storefront, salient, or shapely).

    Product
    DSGVO Google Web Fonts GDPR
    Affected
    up to 1.1
    What to do
    Affects up to 1.1. Update DSGVO Google Web Fonts GDPR to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.
  • Apr 7, 2026Ninja Forms - File Uploads: Arbitrary file uploadsCVE-2026-0740 · WordPress plugins & themes · reported by WordfenceCritical 9.8

    The Ninja Forms - File Uploads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'NF_FU_AJAX_Controllers_Uploads::handle_upload' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.26. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. Note: The vulnerability was partially patched in version 3.3.25 and fully patched in version 3.3.27.

    Product
    Ninja Forms - File Uploads
    Affected
    up to 3.3.26
    What to do
    Affects up to 3.3.26. Update Ninja Forms - File Uploads to the newest version and check its changelog mentions this fix; if there isn’t one yet, deactivate it until there is.

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