CVE-2026-15039: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in giftware
The giftware WordPress plugin before 4.2.10 does not validate the type of uploaded files in one of its upload paths, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files, including PHP code, which can lead to remote code execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15039 is a vulnerability in the giftware WordPress plugin prior to version 4.2.10. The plugin fails to validate the type of files uploaded through one of its upload paths, classified as CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including executable PHP code, which can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the plugin.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected server by uploading malicious files. This can lead to full compromise of the web server, data theft, or further attacks within the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict file upload permissions and monitor for suspicious uploads. Avoid using affected versions of the plugin if possible and apply updates promptly once a patch is released.
CVE-2026-15039: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in giftware
Description
The giftware WordPress plugin before 4.2.10 does not validate the type of uploaded files in one of its upload paths, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files, including PHP code, which can lead to remote code execution.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15039 is a vulnerability in the giftware WordPress plugin prior to version 4.2.10. The plugin fails to validate the type of files uploaded through one of its upload paths, classified as CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including executable PHP code, which can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the plugin.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected server by uploading malicious files. This can lead to full compromise of the web server, data theft, or further attacks within the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict file upload permissions and monitor for suspicious uploads. Avoid using affected versions of the plugin if possible and apply updates promptly once a patch is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T09:15:03.703Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7c0ea0bf8831d539143405
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 06:11:44 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 06:47:20 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 00:41:09 UTC
Views: 8
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