CVE-2026-14489: The WHMCS Bridge plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the connect() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.
The WHMCS Bridge plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the connect() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Custom-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Details
Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-14489
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-144890.56% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 43% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-14489 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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