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CVE-2014-4972: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Gravity Upload Ajax plugin 1.1 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extensio

critical Affects ajax-upload-for-gravity-forms (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Gravity Upload Ajax plugin 1.1 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extensio

Package
ajax-upload-for-gravity-forms (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<=1.1
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
critical  CVSS 9.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 5% (91.7th percentile)
Published
2018-01-08
Source
nvd

References

CWE-434
NVD recordajax-upload-for-gravity-forms (WordPress plugin) advisories

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