boldgrid weForms Plugin up to 1.6.28 on WordPress weforms_delete_entry_attachments path traversal

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A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in boldgrid weForms Plugin up to 1.6.28. Affected by this issue is the function weforms_delete_entry_attachments. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-110253. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in boldgrid weForms Plugin up to 1.6.28. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function weforms_delete_entry_attachments. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The weForms – Easy Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder For WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited media file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the weforms_delete_entry_attachments function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.28 This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary media files on the server. This requires an administrator to permanently delete the poisoned form entry, a routine moderation action for spam-looking submissions that an attacker can prompt through social engineering.

The advisory is shared for download at wordfence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-110253 since 10/13/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-103278). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• boldgrid

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• weForms Plugin

Version

• 1.6.0
• 1.6.1
• 1.6.2
• 1.6.3
• 1.6.4
• 1.6.5
• 1.6.6
• 1.6.7
• 1.6.8
• 1.6.9
• 1.6.10
• 1.6.11
• 1.6.12
• 1.6.13
• 1.6.14
• 1.6.15
• 1.6.16
• 1.6.17
• 1.6.18
• 1.6.19
• 1.6.20
• 1.6.21
• 1.6.22
• 1.6.23
• 1.6.24
• 1.6.25
• 1.6.26
• 1.6.27
• 1.6.28

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