CVE-2019-25296
WP Cost Estimation <= 9.642 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary File Upload/Delete
Description
The WP Cost Estimation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads and deletion due to missing file type validation in the lfb_upload_form and lfb_removeFile AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 9.642. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible. Additionally, the attacker can also delete files on the server such as database configuration files, subsequently uploading their own database files.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 8, 2026, 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 8, 2026, 6:08 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the WP Cost Estimation plugin to the latest version.
- Verify file type validation is enforced.
- Remove any unauthorized uploaded files.
- Review server security configurations.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/02/vulnerabilities-patched-in-wp-cost-estimation-plugin/ -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The WP Cost Estimation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads and deletion due to missing file type validation in the lfb_upload_form and lfb_removeFile AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 9.642. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible. Additionally, the attacker can also delete files on the server such as database configuration files, subsequently uploading their own database files. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9219 Added Reference https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-wp-cost-estimation-payment-forms-builder-multiple-vulnerabilities-9-642/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/02/vulnerabilities-patched-in-wp-cost-estimation-plugin/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ae50aa5d-95e3-4650-9dbf-118b4ba3abda?source=cve Added Reference https://www.zdnet.com/article/another-wordpress-commercial-plugin-gets-exploited-in-the-wild/