CVE-2026-115483

What it is

The Everest Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.3 via the attach_entry_files() function. This is due to the function attaching any entry field value whose meta key matches /signature_/ to the notification email after only a file_exists() check, without validating or restricting the path. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, such as wp-config.php, which can contain sensitive information. Successful exploitation requires a form whose email notification has the “Attach Files” setting enabled and that contains a field with a meta key matching /signature_/ (for example, a text field labelled “Signature”), with the notification routed to an attacker-supplied email address so the exfiltrated file is delivered to the attacker. Note: The Everest Forms Pro add-on is required to exploit this vulnerability, as it provides the signature field and the email file-attachment functionality (file-email-attachments) that the attack relies on.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure.

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2026-10-22 15:13 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2026-11-10 19:31 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-11-10 19:31 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: not scored yet.
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published

2026-11-10 19:31 UTC

Last modified

2026-11-10 19:31 UTC

Weakness

CWE-22 · Path traversal

Record status

Received

Affected

• Wpeverest Everest Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form, Quiz, Survey & Custom Form Builder With AI ≤ 3.6.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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