CVE-2026-0740NVD

Vulnerability Summary

The Ninja Forms - File Uploads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'NF_FU_AJAX_Controllers_Uploads::handle_upload' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.26. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. Note: The vulnerability was partially patched in version 3.3.25 and fully patched in version 3.3.27.

Severity Level

CRITICAL(9.8)

Published Date

Apr 7, 2026

Last Modified

Apr 27, 2026

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation yet

EPSS Score (30-Day)

23.67%Probability

Root Weakness (CWE)

CWE-434: Unrestricted File Upload ↗

The software allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment.

CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 9.8 (CRITICAL)

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions

Not provided by NVD for this CVE.

Patched Versions

Not provided by NVD for this CVE.

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