CVE-2026-12997
Gravity Forms <= 2.10.4 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read via 'gform_uploaded_files' Parameter
Description
The Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.10.4 via the 'gform_uploaded_files' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. Exploitation requires the targeted form to not enforce login (so publicly accessible), which allows the unauthenticated attacker to reach the process_send_resume_link endpoint and supply an arbitrary recipient email address to receive the traversal-retrieved file as a notification attachment.
INFO
Published Date :
July 15, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 15, 2026, 7:50 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-12997
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Gravity Forms plugin to the latest version.
- Restrict access to sensitive files on the server.
- Ensure forms enforce user authentication where possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-12997.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.gravityforms.com/ | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5c03c07f-8f41-47c2-bc95-d92a623f5f7c?source=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-12997 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-12997
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Gravity Forms', 'product': 'Gravity Forms', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '2.10.4'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.10.4 via the 'gform_uploaded_files' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. Exploitation requires the targeted form to not enforce login (so publicly accessible), which allows the unauthenticated attacker to reach the process_send_resume_link endpoint and supply an arbitrary recipient email address to receive the traversal-retrieved file as a notification attachment. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://www.gravityforms.com/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5c03c07f-8f41-47c2-bc95-d92a623f5f7c?source=cve -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-12997', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-15T18:51:28.036028Z'}