CVE-2026-3844: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in cloudways Breeze Cache
The Breeze Cache plugin for WordPress contains a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-3844) that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files due to missing file type validation in the 'fetch_gravatar_from_remote' function. This issue affects all versions up to and including 2. 4. 4 and can lead to remote code execution if exploited. Exploitation requires the 'Host Files Locally - Gravatars' setting to be enabled, which is disabled by default. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9. 8, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-3844 is a critical vulnerability in the Breeze Cache WordPress plugin caused by improper validation of file types in the 'fetch_gravatar_from_remote' function. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability is conditional on the 'Host Files Locally - Gravatars' feature being enabled, which is off by default. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, which may lead to remote code execution on the affected server. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8, reflecting its potential for severe damage if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to keep the 'Host Files Locally - Gravatars' setting disabled (default state) to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-3844: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in cloudways Breeze Cache
Description
The Breeze Cache plugin for WordPress contains a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-3844) that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files due to missing file type validation in the 'fetch_gravatar_from_remote' function. This issue affects all versions up to and including 2. 4. 4 and can lead to remote code execution if exploited. Exploitation requires the 'Host Files Locally - Gravatars' setting to be enabled, which is disabled by default. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9. 8, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3844 is a critical vulnerability in the Breeze Cache WordPress plugin caused by improper validation of file types in the 'fetch_gravatar_from_remote' function. This flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability is conditional on the 'Host Files Locally - Gravatars' feature being enabled, which is off by default. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, which may lead to remote code execution on the affected server. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8, reflecting its potential for severe damage if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to keep the 'Host Files Locally - Gravatars' setting disabled (default state) to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-09T18:35:58.751Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e9891887115cfb6867f663
Added to database: 4/23/2026, 2:51:04 AM
Last enriched: 4/30/2026, 8:15:26 AM
Last updated: 6/7/2026, 1:20:54 AM
Views: 1923
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