CVE-2026-1565: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in wedevs User Frontend: AI Powered Frontend Posting, User Directory, Profile, Membership & User Registration
The User Frontend: AI Powered Frontend Posting, User Directory, Profile, Membership & User Registration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to incorrect file type validation in the 'WPUF_Admin_Settings::check_filetype_and_ext' function and in the 'Admin_Tools::check_filetype_and_ext' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-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
The User Frontend: AI Powered Frontend Posting, User Directory, Profile, Membership & User Registration plugin for WordPress suffers from CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. The vulnerability arises from incorrect validation in the 'WPUF_Admin_Settings::check_filetype_and_ext' and 'Admin_Tools::check_filetype_and_ext' functions, allowing authenticated users with Author-level privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files. This can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the affected WordPress site. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is present in all versions up to 4.2.8. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher privileges can upload arbitrary files to the server due to improper file type validation. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The high CVSS score (8.8) indicates a significant risk if exploited. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level user permissions where possible and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid granting Author or higher privileges to untrusted users. Follow vendor channels for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-1565: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in wedevs User Frontend: AI Powered Frontend Posting, User Directory, Profile, Membership & User Registration
Description
The User Frontend: AI Powered Frontend Posting, User Directory, Profile, Membership & User Registration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to incorrect file type validation in the 'WPUF_Admin_Settings::check_filetype_and_ext' function and in the 'Admin_Tools::check_filetype_and_ext' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The User Frontend: AI Powered Frontend Posting, User Directory, Profile, Membership & User Registration plugin for WordPress suffers from CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. The vulnerability arises from incorrect validation in the 'WPUF_Admin_Settings::check_filetype_and_ext' and 'Admin_Tools::check_filetype_and_ext' functions, allowing authenticated users with Author-level privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files. This can lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the affected WordPress site. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is present in all versions up to 4.2.8. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level or higher privileges can upload arbitrary files to the server due to improper file type validation. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The high CVSS score (8.8) indicates a significant risk if exploited. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level user permissions where possible and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid granting Author or higher privileges to untrusted users. Follow vendor channels for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-28T20:11:57.607Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69a0a61285912abc71d87503
Added to database: 2/26/2026, 7:59:14 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:58:30 PM
Last updated: 4/13/2026, 9:34:47 AM
Views: 75
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