CVE-2026-4373
CVE-2026-4373 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-36.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-14240
- Weakness: CWE-36
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The JetFormBuilder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read via path traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.6.2. This is due to the 'Uploaded_File::set_from_array' method accepting user-supplied file paths from the Media Field preset JSON payload without validating that the path belongs to the WordPress uploads directory. Combined with an insufficient same-file check in 'File_Tools::is_same_file' that only compares basenames, this makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to exfiltrate arbitrary local files as email attachments by submitting a crafted form request when the form is configured with a Media Field and a Send Email action with file attachment.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-4373?
- The JetFormBuilder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read via path traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.6.2. This is due to the 'Uploaded_File::set_from_array' method accepting user-supplied file paths from the Media Field preset JSON payload without validating that the path belongs to the WordPress uploads directory. Combined with an insufficient same-file check in 'File_Tools::is_same_file' that only compares basenames, this makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to exfiltrate arbitrary local files as email attachments by submitting a crafted form request when the form is configured with a Media Field and a Send Email action with file attachment.
- How severe is CVE-2026-4373?
- CVE-2026-4373 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-4373 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-4373?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-4373 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-4373 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-14240.
- When was CVE-2026-4373 published?
- CVE-2026-4373 was published on 2026-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jetformbuilder/tags/3.5.6.2/includes/classes/resources/uploaded-file.php#L99
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jetformbuilder/tags/3.5.6.2/modules/actions-v2/send-email/send-email-action.php#L214
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jetformbuilder/tags/3.5.6.2/modules/block-parsers/file-uploader.php#L313
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3486996/jetformbuilder
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1801fd3e-d56f-4540-9700-9e9de8b465e1?source=cve
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