CVE-2024-12267
Contact Form 7 WordPress Limited Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability
Description
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload – Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the dnd_codedropz_upload_delete() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete limited arbitrary files on the server. It is not possible to delete files like wp-config.php that would make RCE possible.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 31, 2025, 11:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 11, 2025, 2:20 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-12267
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload plugin.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Restrict file deletion capabilities.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:codedropz:drag_and_drop_multiple_file_upload_-_contact_form_7:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.3.8.6 Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3231973/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7/trunk/inc/dnd-upload-cf7.php Types: Patch Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/00ec7251-3be1-411a-b38e-1782d1691e18?source=cve Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Removed CWE CWE-862 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 31, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 31, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload – Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the dnd_codedropz_upload_delete() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete limited arbitrary files on the server. It is not possible to delete files like wp-config.php that would make RCE possible. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-73 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3231973/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7/trunk/inc/dnd-upload-cf7.php Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/00ec7251-3be1-411a-b38e-1782d1691e18?source=cve