CVE-2026-1405 Slider Future <= 1.0.5 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files via the Slider Future plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server.
- 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-2026-1405?
CVE-2026-1405 is a critical vulnerability in franchidesign Slider Future, published on 19 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Slider Future plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'slider_future_handle_image_upload' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-1405?
How do I fix CVE-2026-1405?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-1405 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-1405 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-1405 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qq55-xggh-hmxg.