9.8
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-84999
Pie Register Premium <= 3.8.4.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload via piereg_file_upload AJAX Handler
Description

The Pie Register Premium plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unrestricted File Type Upload in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.4.0 via the piereg_file_upload function. This is due to the plugin performing file type validation via wp_check_filetype and wp_check_filetype_and_ext but never checking whether those validation calls produced errors before move_uploaded_file() is called, combined with no nonce or capability check on the AJAX handler. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files of dangerous types (e.g. PHP scripts) that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible. The server returns the generated destination filename in the response, giving the attacker the exact path needed to trigger the uploaded file.

INFO

Published Date :

Oct. 28, 2026, 3:17 a.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 28, 2026, 3:17 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-84999 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL MITRE-CVE
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Update the Pie Register Premium plugin to the latest version to fix file upload vulnerabilities.
  • Update the Pie Register Premium plugin to the latest version.
  • Remove any unauthorized files uploaded to the server.
  • Implement stricter file type validation checks.
  • Ensure proper nonce and capability checks are in place.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://pieregister.com/
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8385dd30-28e5-4572-8504-2f3e7029bad6?source=cve
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-84999 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Oct. 28, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description The Pie Register Premium plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unrestricted File Type Upload in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.4.0 via the piereg_file_upload function. This is due to the plugin performing file type validation via wp_check_filetype and wp_check_filetype_and_ext but never checking whether those validation calls produced errors before move_uploaded_file() is called, combined with no nonce or capability check on the AJAX handler. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files of dangerous types (e.g. PHP scripts) that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible. The server returns the generated destination filename in the response, giving the attacker the exact path needed to trigger the uploaded file.
    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-2026-84999.json">CVE-2026-84999</a>
    Added Reference https://pieregister.com/
    Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8385dd30-28e5-4572-8504-2f3e7029bad6?source=cve
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