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CVE-2026-14487

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.1 EPSS 0.74% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-08 · Last synced 2026-08-07

CyberRota Analysis

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The Simple Coherent Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to inadequate file path validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete critical files on the server. This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution if sensitive files, like wp-config.php, are targeted. WordPress site administrators using this plugin should prioritize immediate updates to version 2.4.14 or later to mitigate this critical risk.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
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CVE
CVE-2026-14487
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.1
EPSS
0.74%
WordPress

Original NVD Description

The Simple Coherent Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the removeUploadDir function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.13. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The scf_get_id_upload endpoint freely issues a valid scf_upload_file_removal nonce to any unauthenticated visitor, and the removal endpoint's secondary hash check is forgeable offline because it relies on a hardcoded salt embedded in the plugin source, meaning neither control presents a real authorization boundary.