CVE-2026-14489: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in globalprogramming WHMCS Bridge
The WHMCS Bridge plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the connect() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Custom-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14489 is a vulnerability in the WHMCS Bridge WordPress plugin by globalprogramming. The issue arises from the lack of file type validation in the connect() function, enabling authenticated users with Custom-level privileges or above to upload arbitrary files. This unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) affects all versions up to and including 6.9. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity, with potential impacts including full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Custom-level or higher can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the WHMCS Bridge plugin. This can lead to remote code execution, allowing full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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 trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid granting Custom-level or higher access to untrusted users.
CVE-2026-14489: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in globalprogramming WHMCS Bridge
Description
The WHMCS Bridge plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the connect() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Custom-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14489 is a vulnerability in the WHMCS Bridge WordPress plugin by globalprogramming. The issue arises from the lack of file type validation in the connect() function, enabling authenticated users with Custom-level privileges or above to upload arbitrary files. This unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) affects all versions up to and including 6.9. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity, with potential impacts including full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated access at Custom-level or higher can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the WHMCS Bridge plugin. This can lead to remote code execution, allowing full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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 trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid granting Custom-level or higher access to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-02T17:07:06.520Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4de42ec9d9e3dbe38c3ab2
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 05:46:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 12:16:07 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 22:52:11 UTC
Views: 115
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