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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network file-upload-to-RCE gives full C/I/A; I assess PR:L (Patchstack upload flaws typically need a low-privileged role) and S:U rather than the vendor's PR:N/S:C, pending advisory confirmation.
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WP Legal Pages WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent allows Using Malicious Files.
This issue affects WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent: from n/a through 4.4.1.
AnalysisAI
Arbitrary file upload in the WP Legal Pages 'WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent' WordPress plugin (also distributed under the slug gdpr-cookie-consent) affects all versions from the initial release through 4.4.1, letting remote attackers upload files of dangerous types (e.g. PHP web shells) to the server. …
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| Exploitation | The prerequisite is that the vulnerable plugin (WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent) version 4.4.1 or earlier is installed and active, exposing its unrestricted file-upload functionality, with the uploads directory served by a PHP-capable web server so an uploaded file can be executed. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The signals point to a genuine high-priority issue, though some rest on the vendor's own scoring rather than independent corroboration. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
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| Remediation | No vendor-released patch version is identified in the provided data; a fix would be expected in a release later than 4.4.1, but that version is not confirmed here, so administrators should consult the Patchstack advisory (https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/gdpr-cookie-consent/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-cookie-notice-for-gdpr-ccpa-eprivacy-consent-plugin-4-4-1-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability) and the WordPress.org plugin page for an update above 4.4.1 and apply it immediately once available. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours: Audit your WordPress environment to identify installations of this plugin (any version through 4.4.1); immediately deactivate and remove it; then reset all administrative passwords and database credentials. …
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EUVD-2026-68575
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