What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 1.52.1 via the 'upload-1[file][file_path]' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. Successful exploitation requires a publicly accessible form with a File Upload field where Save and Continue is enabled in that form's Behavior settings and the Save and Continue email notification is configured to attach uploaded files in Email Notifications.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Forminator Forms versions up to 1.52.1 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can craft a malicious request to access sensitive files outside the intended directory, such as configuration files or database credentials. No user interaction is required. Update to a version newer than 1.52.1 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read arbitrary files from your server, including configuration and credential files.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Sensitive files like wp-config.php or database credentials could be exposed to attackers.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 5, 2026
CVE published
May 5, 2026
Record updated
