CVE-2026-62129: Creator LMS arbitrary file upload in contributor functionality

CVE-2026-62129 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.9 · Published 2026-10-10

Creator LMS is a WordPress plugin used to build and manage online learning platforms. A vulnerability in versions 1.2.21 and earlier allows users with contributor-level permissions to upload arbitrary files to the server, enabling them to gain complete control of the website and steal data.

Technologies: Creator LMS. Vendors: Creator LMS.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-62129 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-62129 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-62129?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.9, published 10 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Creator LMS <= 1.2.21.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-62129?
Yes: fixed in 1.2.22. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-62129 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-62129?
Check whether you run Creator LMS 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: 1.2.22

Technical details

The plugin fails to properly validate file uploads in the contributor functionality, allowing authenticated users with the contributor role to bypass file type and upload location restrictions. This arbitrary file upload vulnerability can be exploited by any contributor-level user to execute malicious code on the server.

Affected products

  • Creator LMS Creator LMS <= 1.2.21

Timeline

  • 2026-10-08: disclosed
  • 2026-10-10: advisory

References

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