CVE-2026-1756: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in seezee WP FOFT Loader
The WP FOFT Loader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to incorrect file type validation in the 'WP_FOFT_Loader_Mimes::file_and_ext' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.39. 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
CVE-2026-1756 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the WP FOFT Loader plugin for WordPress, present in all versions up to and including 2.1.39. The vulnerability arises from incorrect validation of file types in the 'WP_FOFT_Loader_Mimes::file_and_ext' function, allowing authenticated users with Author-level access or higher to upload files that could lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the Author level, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or above can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to remote code execution on the affected server. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress site and its underlying system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix is currently documented, it is recommended to restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and monitor for plugin updates from seezee that address this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-1756: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in seezee WP FOFT Loader
Description
The WP FOFT Loader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to incorrect file type validation in the 'WP_FOFT_Loader_Mimes::file_and_ext' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.39. 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
CVE-2026-1756 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the WP FOFT Loader plugin for WordPress, present in all versions up to and including 2.1.39. The vulnerability arises from incorrect validation of file types in the 'WP_FOFT_Loader_Mimes::file_and_ext' function, allowing authenticated users with Author-level access or higher to upload files that could lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges at the Author level, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or above can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to remote code execution on the affected server. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress site and its underlying system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix is currently documented, it is recommended to restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and monitor for plugin updates from seezee that address this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-02T10:22:57.700Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6982ee78f9fa50a62f7260f6
Added to database: 2/4/2026, 7:00:08 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:22:30 AM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 10:19:41 PM
Views: 154
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