Description
Rara One Click Demo Import plugin for WordPress before 1.3.5 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with Administrator privileges to upload arbitrary PHP files by passing a false value to wp_handle_upload() that disables WordPress core's file type validation checks across all three file parameters in the process_uploaded_files() function. Attackers can upload a malicious PHP file to the uploads directory and execute it over HTTP to achieve remote code execution in the web server process, with the uploaded file persisting on disk even after plugin deactivation and leaving no media library record to evade standard integrity checks.
Published: 2026-09-09
Score: 8.6 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

An arbitrary file upload flaw allows an authenticated Site Administrator to place any PHP file in the WordPress uploads folder and execute it through a web request, thereby running arbitrary code on the web server. The vulnerability arises from passing a false value to wp_handle_upload() which bypasses WordPress core file type validation, enabling the upload of executable scripts without generating a media library entry so that standard integrity checks are evaded. This flaw can be leveraged to compromise site integrity, steal data, or pivot to other systems on the same host.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects all installations of the Rara One Click Demo Import plugin from Rara Themes with a version older than 1.3.5. No specific patch version numbering is provided beyond the <1.3.5 threshold, so any deployment using an earlier release is susceptible.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.6 indicates a high severity flaw, while the absence of an EPSS score suggests limited publicly known exploitation but does not diminish the importance of a patch. The flaw is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, but the requirement for Administrator credentials is a typical reconnaissance hit, and once compromised a site can be fully controlled. Exploitation involves uploading a crafted PHP file and executing it via HTTP, so the vulnerability is directly exploitable by insiders or attackers who can obtain admin access.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the Rara One Click Demo Import plugin to version 1.3.5 or later to remove the insecure upload logic.
  • Immediately delete any PHP files that may have been uploaded to the uploads directory and scan the directory for other malicious content.
  • If immediate upgrading is not possible, disable execution of PHP files in the uploads folder by placing a .htaccess rule such as "<Files *.php> deny from all </Files>" or using a plugin to block PHP execution in uploads.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 16:40 UTC.

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History

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Rara One Click Demo Import plugin for WordPress before 1.3.5 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with Administrator privileges to upload arbitrary PHP files by passing a false value to wp_handle_upload() that disables WordPress core's file type validation checks across all three file parameters in the process_uploaded_files() function. Attackers can upload a malicious PHP file to the uploads directory and execute it over HTTP to achieve remote code execution in the web server process, with the uploaded file persisting on disk even after plugin deactivation and leaving no media library record to evade standard integrity checks.
Title Rara One Click Demo Import < 1.3.5 Arbitrary File Upload RCE
Weaknesses CWE-434
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-09T14:50:33.000Z

Reserved: 2026-02-11T20:08:07.942Z

Link: CVE-2026-26212

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-09T15:17:06.823

Modified: 2026-09-09T15:17:06.823

Link: CVE-2026-26212

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Updated: 2026-09-09T16:45:13Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-434

    Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type