Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2026-15748
The Forminator Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 1.56.1 via the handle_file_upload function. This is due to insufficient file type validation in handle_file_upload, where the dangerous-extension blocklist performs exact-key matching that is bypassed by pipe-alternative MIME type keys, combined with a public submission handler that trusts attacker-controlled upload field configuration injected via a forged Select field value. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible.
CVSS Score
9.8
Critical
EPSS — Exploit Probability
6.1%
Riskier than 93% of all CVEs · checked 2026-10-02
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV
KEV does not include every exploited vulnerability
Remediation
unknown
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2 articles across 2 outlets · first covered Aug 18, 2026 · latest Aug 18, 2026
Coverage timeline
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WordPress Forminator flaw (CVE-2026-15748) exposes 300k siteswww.securityweek.com · Aug 18, 2026
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CVE-2026-15748 (CVSS 9.8): Forminator Flaw Enables Pre-Auth RCEsecurityonline.info · Aug 18, 2026