CVE-2026-15965: MaxUpload (WordPress plugin) · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects MaxUpload (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 64% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| sadathimelMaxUpload – Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the upload functionality and monitor for suspicious uploads. Avoid using versions up to and including 1.4.0 in production environments. Follow vendor communications for updates on patches or official fixes.
Description
The MaxUpload – Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.0 via the handle_upload function. This is due to a filename-validation mismatch in the handle_upload function where extension and MIME checks are applied to the uploaded chunk's filename but not to the final assembled filename derived from the resumableFilename parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible.
References
- wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70d90c0c-e3c6-4db9-b16d-1442e7e1dc3b?source=cve (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/maxupload-upload-larger-files-easily/tags/1.4.0/includes/uploader.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/maxupload-upload-larger-files-easily/tags/1.4.0/includes/uploader.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/maxupload-upload-larger-files-easily/tags/1.4.0/includes/uploader.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/maxupload-upload-larger-files-easily/tags/1.4.0/includes/uploader.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/maxupload-upload-larger-files-easily/tags/1.4.0/maxupload-wp.php (opens in a new tab)