CVE-2026-1056CWE-22

Snow Monkey Forms <= 12.0.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion via Path Traversal

Critical · published January 28, 2026

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can delete any file on your server with a single request! This critical flaw in the Snow Monkey Forms plugin for WordPress is like handing someone a demolition button—anyone can press it! 🔥 Imagine a restaurant where the chef has forgotten to lock the pantry. Any customer can stroll in and toss out the ingredients they don’t like, potentially ruining the entire menu. That's what this vulnerability allows—unauthorized users can delete vital files on your server without even breaking a sweat! The consequences of this vulnerability are absolutely devastating. An attacker could erase critical files like wp-config.php, leading to remote code execution and complete control over your site. Your precious data, user information, and even your entire website could be at risk!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where the chef has forgotten to lock the pantry. Any customer can stroll in and toss out the ingredients they don’t like, potentially ruining the entire menu. That's what this vulnerability allows—unauthorized users can delete vital files on your server without even breaking a sweat! The Snow Monkey Forms plugin suffers from insufficient file path validation in the 'generate_user_dirpath' function, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary files on the server. This flaw remains unpatched in all versions up to and including 12.0.3.

What to do

The consequences of this vulnerability are absolutely devastating. An attacker could erase critical files like wp-config.php, leading to remote code execution and complete control over your site. Your precious data, user information, and even your entire website could be at risk! To secure your site, immediately update the Snow Monkey Forms plugin to version 12.0.4 or later. Additionally, review your server's file permissions and monitor for any unusual activity. Don't leave your site vulnerable! You've got this! With a quick update, your site will be safer and sounder in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13473 · 96.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2026-01-28T12:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JAN 12:28Z
    Snow Monkey Forms <= 12.0.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion via Path Traversal
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