CVE-2026-45444Known exploitationNetwork attack vector

Unauthenticated code execution via unrestricted file upload

Published May 20, 2026 · Updated May 20, 2026

Arbitrary file upload in WP Swings Gift Cards For WooCommerce Pro 4.2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute PHP code. An upload path accepts files without validating their type, allowing server-executable content to enter the WordPress site. No authentication or user interaction is required; a successful upload can establish a backdoor and compromise site data and administration.

CVSS severity10.0
Critical
EPSS probability0.28%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationReported
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Summary

What happened

Arbitrary file upload in WP Swings Gift Cards For WooCommerce Pro 4.2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute PHP code. An upload path accepts files without validating their type, allowing server-executable content to enter the WordPress site. No authentication or user interaction is required; a successful upload can establish a backdoor and compromise site data and administration.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-45444
Published
May 20, 2026
Updated
May 20, 2026
Vendor
WP Swings
Product
Gift Cards For WooCommerce Pro
Classifications
CWE-434, CAPEC-17, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 18, 2026Exploitation reportedLive WordPress site compromise through malicious upload
  2. May 20, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  3. May 20, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=n/a <=4.2.6

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

WP Swings · Gift Cards For WooCommerce Proversion=n/a <=4.2.6

Published CVSS scores

10.0PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationReported
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
CAPEC-17Using Malicious Files
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

Public exploit references

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Reported exploitation

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