Description
The WP Libre Form WordPress plugin 1.5.0.1 does not validate the type of files uploaded through its form submissions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload PHP files to a web-accessible location and execute them, leading to remote code execution.
Published: 2026-11-06
Score: 10 Critical
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The WP Libre Form plugin does not validate the type of files uploaded through its form submissions, a MIME‑type and file‑extension validation flaw (CWE‑434). This allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload a PHP file to a web‑accessible location and execute it. This flaw permits the attacker to run arbitrary code on the server, giving full control over the WordPress installation and the underlying operating system.

Affected Systems

WordPress sites that have the WP Libre Form plugin installed at version 1.5.0.1. No other versions or products are confirmed to be affected by this specific vulnerability.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 10 signals a critical severity level. The EPSS score is not provided, but the lack of mitigation in the plugin and the absence of a KEV listing do not reduce the risk; rather, attackers could exploit the flaw through a simple unauthenticated file upload. With the vulnerable form endpoint exposed, an attacker can upload a PHP file to a web‑accessible directory and execute it, achieving remote code execution without the need for additional privileges or authentication.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 6, 2026 at 08:50 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade WP Libre Form to the latest version that includes a file‑type validation fix.
  • Disable or restrict the file upload feature in the plugin, ensuring only approved MIME types and extensions are accepted and PHP files are blocked.
  • Configure the web server or use a web application firewall to prevent execution of uploaded files and enforce strict permissions on upload directories.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 6, 2026 at 08:50 UTC.

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History

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:15:00 +0000

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Weaknesses CWE-434

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:45:00 +0000

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Description The WP Libre Form WordPress plugin 1.5.0.1 does not validate the type of files uploaded through its form submissions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload PHP files to a web-accessible location and execute them, leading to remote code execution.
Title WP Libre Form 1.5.0.1 - Unauthenticated RCE via Arbitrary File Upload
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 10, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: WPScan

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-06T07:30:55.270Z

Reserved: 2026-10-28T05:00:50.157Z

Link: CVE-2026-118423

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-11-06T08:17:18.550

Modified: 2026-11-06T08:17:18.550

Link: CVE-2026-118423

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-06T09:00:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-434

    Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type