#VU99242 Arbitrary file upload in Contact Form 7 - CVE-2020-35489

 

#VU99242 Arbitrary file upload in Contact Form 7 - CVE-2020-35489

Published: October 22, 2024 / Updated: November 4, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99242
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-35489
CWE-ID: CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Contact Form 7
Software vendor:
Takayuki Miyoshi

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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