WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2024-28890 Analyzed

Forminator: Dangerous file upload

Forminator is affected by dangerous file upload. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can place attacker-controlled executable content on the server and may lead to full site compromise.

CVE / CNA score 5.3 CVSS 3.1 · 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Forminator
Plugin slug
forminator
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Apr 23, 2024
Weakness
CWE-434 — Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

This CVE was published Apr 23, 2024 and is one of 36 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Forminator to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Forminator prior to 1.29.0 contains an unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability. If this vulnerability is exploited, a remote attacker may obtain sensitive information by accessing files on the server, alter the site that uses the plugin, and cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary and upstream sources