Arbitrary file upload in Sadathimel Maxupload – Big File Uploads Increase Maximum Upload Size
CVE-2026-15965
The MaxUpload – Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.0 via the handle_upload function. This is due to a filename-validation mismatch in the handle_upload function where extension and MIME checks are applied to the uploaded chunk's filename but not to the final assembled filename derived from the resumableFilename parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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Weakness classification (CWE)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-15965?
- CVE-2026-15965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sadathimel Maxupload – Big File Uploads Increase Maximum Upload Size, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-08-15.
- How severe is CVE-2026-15965?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.