Unrestricted File UploadWeakness · CWE-434

CVE-2026-32523

CRITICAL · 9.9 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-03-25
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in denishua WPJAM Basic wpjam-basic allows Using Malicious Files.This issue affects WPJAM Basic: from n/a through <= 6.9.2.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Arbitrary file upload vulnerability in WPJAM Basic WordPress plugin allows attackers to upload malicious files (e.g., PHP shells) to the server, potentially achieving remote code execution. The vulnerability stems from insufficient file type validation and authentication checks on the upload functionality.

MitigationUpgrade to the latest version of WPJAM Basic which should contain proper file type validation, authentication checks, and file storage restrictions. If no patch is available, disable the file upload functionality or restrict access to administrative users only until a fix is released.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Verify WPJAM Basic plugin is installed
    Check the WordPress plugins directory at wp-content/plugins/ for a wpjam-basic folder, or look for WPJAM Basic in the WordPress admin under Plugins > Installed Plugins
    Affected if The WPJAM Basic plugin is present in the WordPress installation
  2. Determine installed WPJAM Basic version
    Open wp-content/plugins/wpjam-basic/wpjam-basic.php and locate the Version: header comment at the top of the file, or check the plugin details in WordPress admin Plugins page
    Affected if The installed version matches or falls within an affected version range (compare to any official CVE advisory for specific versions)
  3. Confirm file upload module is active
    Check if the file upload functionality is enabled in WPJAM Basic settings - typically found under WPJAM > 媒体文件 (Media Files) or similar upload-related settings in the WordPress admin panel
    Affected if The file upload feature is enabled in WPJAM Basic configuration
  4. Test upload endpoint accessibility
    If accessible, send a POST request to the WPJAM upload endpoint (commonly wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=wpjam-upload or similar) with a test file to see if arbitrary file types are accepted without proper validation
    Affected if The upload endpoint accepts files without proper authentication, content-type validation, or file extension restrictions

A WordPress site is affected if WPJAM Basic is installed with a vulnerable version, has the upload feature enabled, and the upload endpoint is accessible without proper validation controls.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade to the latest version of WPJAM Basic which should contain proper file type validation, authentication checks, and file storage restrictions. If no patch is available, disable the file upload functionality or restrict access to administrative users only until a fix is released.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation6.0 h
  • Testing3.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
14.0 hours of engineering $2,490
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