CVE-2026-14484: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in pietror91 RapiSafe – Secure Multi File Upload for Contact Form 7
The RapiSafe – Secure Multi File Upload for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin up to version 1.0.4 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server. This is due to insufficient validation of file paths in the handleAjaxRemoveUpload function. The required nonce to trigger the file removal is exposed in public JavaScript on pages with the RapiSafe upload field, making it accessible to any visitor. Exploitation can lead to remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14484 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the RapiSafe – Secure Multi File Upload for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the handleAjaxRemoveUpload function, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server. The nonce required to invoke this function is exposed in public JavaScript variables on pages rendering the upload field, enabling any unauthenticated visitor to obtain it and exploit the vulnerability. This can lead to remote code execution by deleting critical files such as wp-config.php. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.4. No official patch or remediation level has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress plugin. This can cause denial of service or enable remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, indicating critical severity with high impact on integrity and availability without requiring privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin or disable it if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor pietror91 regarding patches or official mitigations. Avoid exposing the nonce in public JavaScript or implement additional server-side validation to prevent arbitrary file deletion.
CVE-2026-14484: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in pietror91 RapiSafe – Secure Multi File Upload for Contact Form 7
Description
The RapiSafe – Secure Multi File Upload for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin up to version 1.0.4 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server. This is due to insufficient validation of file paths in the handleAjaxRemoveUpload function. The required nonce to trigger the file removal is exposed in public JavaScript on pages with the RapiSafe upload field, making it accessible to any visitor. Exploitation can lead to remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14484 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the RapiSafe – Secure Multi File Upload for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the handleAjaxRemoveUpload function, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server. The nonce required to invoke this function is exposed in public JavaScript variables on pages rendering the upload field, enabling any unauthenticated visitor to obtain it and exploit the vulnerability. This can lead to remote code execution by deleting critical files such as wp-config.php. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.4. No official patch or remediation level has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress plugin. This can cause denial of service or enable remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, indicating critical severity with high impact on integrity and availability without requiring privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin or disable it if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor pietror91 regarding patches or official mitigations. Avoid exposing the nonce in public JavaScript or implement additional server-side validation to prevent arbitrary file deletion.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-02T16:29:26.224Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7fd216bf8831d53949a625
Added to database: 08/15/2026, 02:42:30 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 02:56:33 UTC
Last updated: 08/15/2026, 03:01:12 UTC
Views: 3
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