CVE-2026-15965

MaxUpload <= 1.4.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload via 'resumableFilename' Parameter

Published Aug 15, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The MaxUpload – Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.0 via the handle_upload function. This is due to a filename-validation mismatch in the handle_upload function where extension and MIME checks are applied to the uploaded chunk's filename but not to the final assembled filename derived from the resumableFilename parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Sadathimel
Sadathimel maxupload – Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Sadathimel
Sadathimel maxupload – Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The MaxUpload – Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.0 via the handle_upload function. This is due to a filename-validation mismatch in the handle_upload function where extension and MIME checks are applied to the uploaded chunk's filename but not to the final assembled filename derived from the resumableFilename parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible.
Title MaxUpload <= 1.4.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload via 'resumableFilename' Parameter
Weaknesses CWE-434
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Aug 17, 2026, 4:07 PM
Reserved
Jul 16, 2026, 3:02 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Aug 15, 2026, 3:16 AM
Modified
Aug 20, 2026, 12:48 PM