Is CVE-2026-45444 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-45444 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2026-45444 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-45444 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-45444?

CVE-2026-45444 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2026-45444

CWE-434Published: May 20, 2026· Updated: May 21, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:13.2th

Official Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WP Swings Gift Cards For WooCommerce Pro allows Using Malicious Files.

This issue affects Gift Cards For WooCommerce Pro: from n/a through 4.2.6.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in WP Swings Gift Cards For WooCommerce Pro allows for unrestricted upload of dangerous file types, leading to the execution of malicious files. The flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution. With a perfect CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability presents an extreme risk of system compromise.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Attackers can exploit this remotely without authentication due to the network attack vector and low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade WP Swings Gift Cards For WooCommerce Pro to a version beyond 4.2.6. Implement strict file upload policies, including whitelisting allowed file types and scanning uploaded files for malicious content.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-45444 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CISA has added CVE-2026-45444 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.