Giftware public upload accepts executable PHP
Giftware before 4.2.10 does not validate file types in one upload path. An unauthenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files, including PHP code, resulting in remote code execution when the uploaded file is executable.
- Component
- giftware
- Plugin slug
giftware- Affected
- < 4.2.10
- Safe version
4.2.10- Published
- Aug 12, 2026
This CVE was published Aug 12, 2026 and is one of 2 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update to 4.2.10 or later immediately. Review uploaded files and public requests, remove unauthorized executables, rotate credentials, and rebuild from known-good sources if compromise is suspected.
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
The giftware WordPress plugin before 4.2.10 does not validate the type of uploaded files in one of its upload paths, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files, including PHP code, which can lead to remote code execution.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H