CVE-2026-81780: WordPress Hash Form plugin <= 1.4.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Published Aug 31, 2026
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Updated

Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload in Hash Form <= 1.4.2 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress Hash Form plugin<=1.4.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress Hash Form plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.4.3
  2. Compensating control

    Consider uninstalling or disabling the WordPress Hash Form plugin until it is updated, because versions <= 1.4.2 are vulnerable to unauthenticated arbitrary file upload.

Event History

Aug 31, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

The vulnerability is unauthenticated, so an attacker does not need a WordPress account or other prior privileges to attempt exploitation over the network.

2

Which installations are affected?

WordPress sites using the Hash Form plugin at version 1.4.2 or earlier are affected according to the provided information.

3

What is the likely impact of a successful exploit?

A successful attacker can upload arbitrary files. The listed CVSS vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high, with scope changed.

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