CVE-2019-25296 WP Cost Estimation <= 9.642 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary File Upload/Delete
Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files or delete server files, potentially leading to remote code execution or data modification.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-25296?
CVE-2019-25296 is a critical vulnerability in loopus WP Cost Estimation & Payment Forms Builder, published on 8 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25296?
How do I fix CVE-2019-25296?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25296 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-25296 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25296 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9mvg-c5p5-q5f5.