WordPress Forms Plugin <= 2.9.0 is vulnerable to a medium priority Arbitrary File Upload
Medium priority Mitigation available
<= 2.9.0Vulnerable version(s)
No official fix availableFixed version
13 Aug, 2025
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CVSS 9.9This vulnerability is moderately dangerous and expected to become exploited.
9.9
Arbitrary File Upload
This could allow a malicious actor to upload any type of file to your website. This can include backdoors which are then executed to gain further access to your website.
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Timeline
13 Aug, 2025