CVE-2019-25296

CRITICAL
2026-01-08 [email protected]
9.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 08, 2026 - 03:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8

Description

The WP Cost Estimation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads and deletion due to missing file type validation in the lfb_upload_form and lfb_removeFile AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 9.642. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible. Additionally, the attacker can also delete files on the server such as database configuration files, subsequently uploading their own database files.

Analysis

The WP Cost Estimation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads and deletion due to missing file type validation in the lfb_upload_form and lfb_removeFile AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 9.642. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible. Additionally, the attacker can also delete files on the server such as database configuration files, subsequently...

Technical Context

This vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affects WP Cost Estimation (WordPress plugin). The WP Cost Estimation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads and deletion due to missing file type validation in the lfb_upload_form and lfb_removeFile AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 9.642. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible. Additionally, the attacker can also delete files on the server such as database configuration files, subsequently up

Affected Products

Vendor: WordPress. Product: WP Cost Estimation (WordPress plugin). Versions: up to 9.642..

Remediation

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate file types by content. Store uploads outside web root. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Priority Score

49
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.3
CVSS: +49
POC: 0

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CVE-2019-25296 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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