WP Cookie Notice permits unauthenticated arbitrary file upload
WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent through 4.4.1 allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload a dangerous file. Attacker-controlled executable content can lead to arbitrary code execution and full site compromise.
- Component
- WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent
- Plugin slug
gdpr-cookie-consent- Affected
- n/a through 4.4.1
- Safe version
4.4.2- Published
- Aug 31, 2026
This CVE was published Aug 31, 2026 and is one of 22 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent to 4.4.2 or later and inspect uploads, WordPress files, accounts and administrator activity for signs of compromise.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
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
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WP Legal Pages WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent allows Using Malicious Files. This issue affects WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent: from n/a through 4.4.1.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H