CVE-2026-1756 WP FOFT Loader <= 2.1.39 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Upload

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers with Author access can upload arbitrary files via the WP FOFT Loader plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-1756?

CVE-2026-1756 is a high-severity vulnerability in seezee WP FOFT Loader, published on 4 Feb 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The WP FOFT Loader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to incorrect file type validation in the 'WP_FOFT_Loader_Mimes::file_and_ext' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.39. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, 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-2026-1756?

How do I fix CVE-2026-1756?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-1756 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-1756 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-1756 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fwjv-8hg8-qr6p.

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