CVE-2026-103541: Unrestricted Upload in formtools.org Form Tools
A vulnerability was detected in formtools.org Form Tools up to 3.1.1. This issue affects the function Files::uploadFile of the file global/code/actions.php of the component Ajax Handler. The manipulation results in unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-103541 affects Form Tools versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1. It arises from the Files::uploadFile function in global/code/actions.php, part of the Ajax Handler component, which does not properly restrict file uploads. This flaw enables remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server. The issue was reported early to the project, but no fix or official response has been provided. Public exploit code exists, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to upload files without restriction, potentially leading to unauthorized file placement on the server. This could facilitate further attacks depending on the uploaded file's nature, such as code execution or defacement. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity impact with network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available from the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a fix is released, restricting access to the vulnerable upload functionality and implementing compensating controls such as web application firewalls or upload filtering may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-103541: Unrestricted Upload in formtools.org Form Tools
Description
A vulnerability was detected in formtools.org Form Tools up to 3.1.1. This issue affects the function Files::uploadFile of the file global/code/actions.php of the component Ajax Handler. The manipulation results in unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
formtools.org
Form Tools
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-103541 affects Form Tools versions 3.1.0 and 3.1.1. It arises from the Files::uploadFile function in global/code/actions.php, part of the Ajax Handler component, which does not properly restrict file uploads. This flaw enables remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server. The issue was reported early to the project, but no fix or official response has been provided. Public exploit code exists, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to upload files without restriction, potentially leading to unauthorized file placement on the server. This could facilitate further attacks depending on the uploaded file's nature, such as code execution or defacement. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity impact with network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available from the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a fix is released, restricting access to the vulnerable upload functionality and implementing compensating controls such as web application firewalls or upload filtering may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-30T19:07:36.989Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abe7481a43b0b3b89bcf0f0
Added to database: 10/01/2026, 14:56:01 UTC
Last enriched: 10/01/2026, 15:10:35 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 01:35:22 UTC
Views: 6
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