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Critical· 9.8official fix available

CVE-2026-14282

The GoDAM WordPress plugin is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads because it does not properly validate file types. Attackers can upload any file, including malicious scripts, to the server. This flaw could allow remote code execution on the site.

publishedJul 23, 2026
last modifiedJul 23, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.8
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
48th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
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counting…on Aug 22, 2026

An official fix is available, so this entry is kept for 30 days and then removed automatically.

01

Who is affected

WordPress sites using the GoDAM – Organize WordPress Media Library & File Manager with Unlimited Folders for Images, Videos & more plugin, versions up to and including 1.12.2.

02

Real-world impact

An attacker could upload malicious files such as PHP scripts, enabling them to run code on the server, steal data, or take full control of the website.

03

Why this severity

The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects that the vulnerability is network‑exploitable, requires no authentication, and can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected site.

04

What to do about it

official fix available
recommended steps
  1. 011. Update the GoDAM plugin to the latest version (greater than 1.12.2).
  2. 022. Verify the plugin has been updated and is functioning correctly.
interim mitigations
  • ›Disable or remove the GoDAM plugin until an update is available.

NVD description

05

Timeline

  1. Jul 23, 2026 · 9d ago
    Published
    Disclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
  2. Jul 23, 2026 · 9d ago
    Official fix available
    A vendor patch or mitigation now exists — see the remediation steps above.
06

How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
ScopeUnchanged
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
07

References & advisories

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(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →