CVE-2026-115346: Avada theme arbitrary file upload via Avada Forms

CVE-2026-115346 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.1 · Published 2026-10-30

Avada is a popular WordPress theme for building websites and online stores. The theme's file upload feature in Avada Forms did not properly validate uploaded files, allowing attackers to upload executable files without authentication and execute arbitrary code on affected websites.

Technologies: ThemeFusion Avada. Vendors: ThemeFusion.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-115346 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-115346 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-115346?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.1, published 30 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
ThemeFusion Avada up to and including 7.16.2.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-115346?
Yes: fixed in 7.16.4. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-115346 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-115346?
Check whether you run ThemeFusion Avada at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 7.16.4

Technical details

The convert_palette_images_to_truecolor() function in the Avada Forms upload handler fails to validate file types before processing, enabling unauthenticated remote code execution through malicious file uploads. The vulnerability affects versions up to 7.16.2 and requires only network access to exploit, with no authentication or user interaction needed.

Affected products

  • ThemeFusion Avada up to and including 7.16.2

Timeline

  • 2026-10-30: disclosed
  • 2026-10-27: patched: Version 7.16.4 released with security fix

References

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