Vulnerability Description
The Forminator Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited File Deletion in all versions up to, and including, 1.55.0.2. This is due to the plugin accepting arbitrary upload field metadata from POST requests in draft submissions without proper validation, which is then used to delete files when a subsequent draft references the poisoned draft via the previous_draft_id parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary non-PHP files within the wp-content/uploads/ directory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/forminator/tags/1.52.0/library/model/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/forminator/tags/1.52.0/library/model/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/forminator/tags/1.52.0/library/module
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/forminator/trunk/library/model/class-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/forminator/trunk/library/model/class-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/forminator/trunk/library/modules/cust
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3593819%40forminator&
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/de1aaacf-8fe1-4a1e-984
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-5461?
CVE-2026-5461 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Forminator Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited File Deletion in all versions up to, and including, 1.55.0.2. This is due to the plugin accepting arbitrary upload field metadata fro...
How severe is CVE-2026-5461?
CVE-2026-5461 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5461?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.