CVE-2026-103768: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in elextensions ELEX WordPress HelpDesk & Customer Ticketing System
Description
The ELEX WordPress HelpDesk & Customer Ticketing System plugin is affected by an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in all versions up to and including 3.3.7. This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of file types when saving IMAP email attachments via the initMailPart function. It allows unauthenticated attackers to upload potentially executable files, enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability has a critical severity with a CVSS score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
elextensions
ELEX WordPress HelpDesk & Customer Ticketing System
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-103768 describes an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the ELEX WordPress HelpDesk & Customer Ticketing System plugin, affecting versions up to 3.3.7. The flaw is due to inadequate file type validation in the initMailPart function when processing IMAP email attachments. This weakness permits unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, potentially leading to remote code execution on the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including executable ones, which can lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, making it a critical security risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-01T10:43:26.357Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad1bacb2cdf04f656bb8767
Added to database: 10/16/2026, 05:48:59 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 06:04:52 UTC
Last updated: 10/16/2026, 06:28:16 UTC
Views: 16
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