CVE-2026-12483

CVE-2026-12483

The LearnDash LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unrestricted File Type Upload in versions up to and including 5.1.5. This is due to insufficient input validation in the 'learndash_fileupload_process' function, which iterates through an entire array and validates only the first file. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above who are enrolled in a course with assignment uploads enabled, to upload arbitrary disallowed files, including PHP files, to the server's wp-content/uploads/learndash/assignments/ directory. The uploaded files can only be used for Remote Code Execution if default server configurations have been changed to allow for execution.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-12483?
CVE-2026-12483 is a high-severity vulnerability, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-09-04.
How severe is CVE-2026-12483?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.