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CVE-2026-110253 BoldGrid CVE debrief
The weForms – Easy Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder For WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited media file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the weforms_delete_entry_attachments function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.28. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary media files on the server. This requires an administrator to permanently delete the poisoned form entry, a routine moderation action for spam-looking submissions that an attacker can prompt through social engineering.
- Vendor
- BoldGrid
- Product
- weForms – Easy Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder For WordPress
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-17
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-17
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-17
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-17
Who should care
Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the weForms plugin should assess the potential impact of media file deletion and prioritize verification and remediation efforts.
Why it matters
Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability in their WordPress installations and assess the potential impact of media file deletion, as unauthenticated attackers can delete arbitrary media files on the server, potentially leading to data loss and integrity issues.
- Unauthenticated attackers can delete arbitrary media files on the server
- Requires an administrator to permanently delete the poisoned form entry
- Potential for social engineering attacks to prompt administrators to delete poisoned form entries
Technical summary
The weForms – Easy Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder For WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited media file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the weforms_delete_entry_attachments function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.28. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary media files on the server, potentially leading to data loss and integrity issues. The vulnerability requires an administrator to permanently delete the poisoned form entry, a routine moderation action for spam-looking submissions that an attacker can prompt through social engineering.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability in their WordPress installations and assess the potential impact of media file deletion.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify the presence of this vulnerability in your WordPress installations
- Assess the potential impact of media file deletion
- Consider upgrading to a patched version of the plugin
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions. The weForms plugin for WordPress has a limited media file deletion vulnerability due to insufficient file path validation. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.6.28. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary media files on the
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-110253 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-110253
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-110253 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-110253
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/BoldGrid/weforms/tree/1.6.29
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/weforms/tags/1.6.28/includes/class-ajax.php
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/weforms/tags/1.6.28/includes/fields/class-field-image.php
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/weforms/tags/1.6.28/includes/functions.php
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.