Description
The Sigma Forms Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5 via the handle_form_submission function. This is due to the plugin dynamically granting the unfiltered_upload capability to all users during form submissions and bypassing MIME type validation when allowed_file_types is not configured. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. Several default pre-built templates including Job Application, Support Ticket, and Wholesale Application have file upload fields with no file type restrictions configured by design, making this vulnerability immediately exploitable upon installation.
Published: 2026-08-29
Score: 9.8 Critical
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability in Sigma Forms Pro allows an attacker to upload an arbitrary file without authentication because the plugin grants the unfiltered_upload capability to all users during form submissions and skips MIME type validation when allowed_file_types is not set. This defect results in the server executing the uploaded file, giving the attacker full code execution rights.|The flaw is present in all versions up to 1.4.5 and is active by default in several pre‑built templates that include file‑upload fields. Attackers can simply submit a crafted file through any of these forms and trigger the upload.|The plugin’s design makes the attack trivial once the site is exposed; no user interaction beyond form submission is required, and no privileged account is needed.|

Affected Systems

All installations of the WordPress plugin “Sigma Forms Pro – AI Generated Forms” that are at or below version 1.4.5 are affected. The issue is triggered by any enabled form that contains a file‑upload field and has no configured allowed_file_types restriction. Users of the default pre‑built templates such as Job Application, Support Ticket, or Wholesale Application are exposed immediately upon installation.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates very high severity. No EPSS data is available, so the likelihood of exploitation is unclear but the ease of exploitation is extreme. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers can exploit it unauthenticated by submitting a malicious file via the form upload field; the plugin’s unfiltered_upload capability causes the server to accept the file and the missing MIME check allows it to be executed. The lack of any additional prerequisites or complex configuration steps gives the attacker a straight path to remote code execution.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 29, 2026 at 12:20 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Sigma Forms Pro to version 1.4.6 or later.
  • Reconfigure all file upload fields to specify allowed_file_types or disable the upload field entirely until a patch is applied.
  • Remove the unfiltered_upload capability from non‑admin roles (e.g., reset editor and subscriber capabilities).

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 29, 2026 at 12:20 UTC.

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History

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Bdthemes
Bdthemes sigmaforms Pro – Ai Generated Forms
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Bdthemes
Bdthemes sigmaforms Pro – Ai Generated Forms
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Sigma Forms Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.5 via the handle_form_submission function. This is due to the plugin dynamically granting the unfiltered_upload capability to all users during form submissions and bypassing MIME type validation when allowed_file_types is not configured. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. Several default pre-built templates including Job Application, Support Ticket, and Wholesale Application have file upload fields with no file type restrictions configured by design, making this vulnerability immediately exploitable upon installation.
Title Sigma Forms Pro <= 1.4.5 - Unauthenticated Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload Leading to Remote Code Execution via Pre-built Template File Upload Field
Weaknesses CWE-434
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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Bdthemes Sigmaforms Pro – Ai Generated Forms
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-29T11:30:17.164Z

Reserved: 2026-07-02T17:37:15.042Z

Link: CVE-2026-14494

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-29T12:16:41.163

Modified: 2026-08-29T12:16:41.163

Link: CVE-2026-14494

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-08-29T13:30:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-434

    Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type