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Everest Forms <= 3.4.4 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Deletion via Upload Field 'old_files' Parameter

CVE-2026-5478 · everest-forms

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Vulnerability: Everest Forms <= 3.4.4 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read and Deletion via Upload Field 'old_files' Parameter
Affected software: everest-forms(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 3.4.4
Authentication: Unauthenticated
Vulnerability type: Other
CVE: CVE-2026-5478
Published: 20 April 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: This advisory describes a other issue in the affected software. Review the source advisory and your installed version to assess exposure.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 8641eb53-6a9a-4549-b8ef-e37acbcc7f03). Methodology and redistribution notes

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