CVE-2026-84434
Gravity Forms <= 3.1.0.4 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload via Hidden File Upload Field
Description
The Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.0.4 via the upload_file function. This is due to a mismatch between the field validation pipeline and the file persistence pipeline, where hidden file upload fields bypass extension validation and a rejected file's intact upload state is later passed to upload_file() without re-validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible. Exploitation requires the targeted form to contain a File Upload field with its Visibility set to 'Hidden'; the vulnerability is reachable by unauthenticated attackers on any publicly accessible form meeting this condition.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 19, 2026, 3:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 19, 2026, 3:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Gravity Forms plugin to version 3.1.0.5 or later.
- Review and validate all form field configurations.
- Remove or restrict hidden file upload fields if not essential.
- Monitor for unexpected file uploads on the server.
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-2026-84434.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://docs.gravityforms.com/gravityforms-change-log/ | |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/787e22a9-329b-4e71-bc2a-4f5524fc9356?source=cve |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.0.4 via the upload_file function. This is due to a mismatch between the field validation pipeline and the file persistence pipeline, where hidden file upload fields bypass extension validation and a rejected file's intact upload state is later passed to upload_file() without re-validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible. Exploitation requires the targeted form to contain a File Upload field with its Visibility set to 'Hidden'; the vulnerability is reachable by unauthenticated attackers on any publicly accessible form meeting this condition. 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 Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/84xxx/CVE-2026-84434.json">CVE-2026-84434</a> Added Reference https://docs.gravityforms.com/gravityforms-change-log/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/787e22a9-329b-4e71-bc2a-4f5524fc9356?source=cve