CVE-2026-115483

Everest Forms <= 3.6.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read via 'Signature' Field Meta Key Branch of attach_entry_files

Published Nov 10, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Everest Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.3 via the attach_entry_files() function. This is due to the function attaching any entry field value whose meta key matches /signature_/ to the notification email after only a file_exists() check, without validating or restricting the path. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, such as wp-config.php, which can contain sensitive information. Successful exploitation requires a form whose email notification has the “Attach Files” setting enabled and that contains a field with a meta key matching /signature_/ (for example, a text field labelled “Signature”), with the notification routed to an attacker-supplied email address so the exfiltrated file is delivered to the attacker. Note: The Everest Forms Pro add-on is required to exploit this vulnerability, as it provides the signature field and the email file-attachment functionality (file-email-attachments) that the attack relies on.

Remediation

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References
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/everest-forms/tags/3.6.3/includes/abstracts/class-evf-form-fields-upload.php#L1637 cve-icon cve-icon
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/everest-forms/tags/3.6.3/includes/abstracts/class-evf-form-fields-upload.php#L1645 cve-icon cve-icon
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/everest-forms/tags/3.6.3/includes/abstracts/class-evf-form-fields-upload.php#L1717 cve-icon cve-icon
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/everest-forms/tags/3.6.3/includes/abstracts/class-evf-form-fields-upload.php#L1727 cve-icon cve-icon
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/everest-forms/tags/3.6.3/includes/abstracts/class-evf-form-fields-upload.php#L1728 cve-icon cve-icon
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/everest-forms/tags/3.6.3/includes/abstracts/class-evf-form-fields-upload.php#L1735 cve-icon cve-icon
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/everest-forms/tags/3.6.3/includes/abstracts/class-evf-form-fields-upload.php#L1793 cve-icon cve-icon
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/everest-forms/tags/3.6.3/includes/abstracts/class-evf-form-fields-upload.php#L1816 cve-icon cve-icon
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/everest-forms/tags/3.6.3/includes/abstracts/class-evf-form-fields-upload.php#L1824 cve-icon cve-icon
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/everest-forms/tags/3.6.3/includes/class-evf-form-task.php#L1504 cve-icon cve-icon
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/everest-forms/tags/3.6.3/includes/evf-core-functions.php#L1249 cve-icon cve-icon
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/everest-forms/tags/3.6.3/includes/evf-entry-functions.php#L22 cve-icon cve-icon
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/everest-forms/tags/3.6.3/includes/evf-entry-functions.php#L58 cve-icon cve-icon
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3786305/everest-forms cve-icon cve-icon
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/03f636e6-271d-4516-8db1-dc268ff794e7?source=cve cve-icon cve-icon
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions everest Forms
Wpeverest
Wpeverest everest Forms
Vendors & Products Wordpress-extensions
Wordpress-extensions everest Forms
Wpeverest
Wpeverest everest Forms
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The Everest Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.3 via the attach_entry_files() function. This is due to the function attaching any entry field value whose meta key matches /signature_/ to the notification email after only a file_exists() check, without validating or restricting the path. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, such as wp-config.php, which can contain sensitive information. Successful exploitation requires a form whose email notification has the “Attach Files” setting enabled and that contains a field with a meta key matching /signature_/ (for example, a text field labelled “Signature”), with the notification routed to an attacker-supplied email address so the exfiltrated file is delivered to the attacker. Note: The Everest Forms Pro add-on is required to exploit this vulnerability, as it provides the signature field and the email file-attachment functionality (file-email-attachments) that the attack relies on.
Title Everest Forms <= 3.6.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read via 'Signature' Field Meta Key Branch of attach_entry_files
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Nov 12, 2026, 3:50 PM
Reserved
Oct 22, 2026, 3:13 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Nov 10, 2026, 8:18 PM
Modified
Nov 12, 2026, 4:18 PM