CVE-2026-5581
CRITICAL
CVSS 9.1
multi_uploader_for_gravity_forms
Verified Advisory
Missing authorization to unauthenticated arbitrary media deletion in Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms (CVE-2026-5581)
The Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms WordPress plugin contains missing capability checks in the `plupload_ajax_delete_file()` function, registered via `wp_ajax_nopriv_gfmu_delete_file`. The nonce intended for CSRF protection is exposed on any public-facing page containing a multi-uploader form field via the `GFMU_options` JavaScript object, allowing unauthenticated attackers to permanently delete any WordPress media attachment by supplying its attachment ID, potentially leading to complete media library destruction.
Affected versions:
- <= 1.1.8
We recommend updating to: 1.1.9.
CVSS 9.1 · our assessment: act_now
Reference: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/16dca898-1a98-4e0b-8f48-dc01ba2dc4e6?source=cve
Details: https://vuln.today/cve/CVE-2026-5581
Verified by vuln.today against published advisories.
Affected versions
- – <= 1.1.8
Fixed in: 1.1.9