CVE-2026-82970
Received Received - Intake

Unrestricted File Upload in WP Cookie Notice for GDPR

Publication date: 2026-08-31

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WP Legal Pages WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent allows Using Malicious Files. This issue affects WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent: from n/a through 4.4.1.

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Published
2026-08-31
Last Modified
2026-08-31
Generated
2026-08-31
AI Q&A
2026-08-31
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-82970
EUVD
EUVD-2026-68575

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_cookie_notice wp_cookie_notice to 4.4.1 (inc)
wp_cookie_notice wp_cookie_notice_for_gdpr_ccpa_eprivacy_consent 4.4.1

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CWE ID Description
CWE-434 The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-82970 is an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in the WordPress plugin WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent. It allows attackers to upload malicious files, such as backdoors, without restrictions. The flaw exists in versions up to 4.4.1.

Detection Guidance

Check for unauthorized file uploads in the WordPress plugin directory, particularly files with unusual extensions or names. Review server logs for POST requests to /wp-content/uploads/ or similar paths. Use tools like grep to search for suspicious activity in access logs.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow unauthenticated attackers to upload and execute malicious files on your website. This may lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or complete website compromise. Attackers could install backdoors to maintain persistent access or deface your site.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability can lead to non-compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other privacy regulations due to unauthorized data access or breaches. Websites handling user data must ensure proper security to meet regulatory requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the plugin to version 4.4.2 or later. If updating is not possible, apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block file upload attacks. Remove any unauthorized files from the server and audit user accounts for signs of compromise.

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