Vulnerability Description
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload – Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited upload of files with a dangerous type in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.9.2. This is due to the plugin not blocking .phar and .svg files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary .phar or .svg files containing malicious PHP or JavaScript code. Malicious PHP code can be used to achieve remote code execution on the server via direct file access, if the server is configured to execute .phar files as PHP. The upload of .svg files allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting under certain circumstances.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/contact-form-7/trunk/includes/formatt
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-co
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-co
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c78a0325-5bbf-4550-847
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-14842?
CVE-2025-14842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload – Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited upload of files with a dangerous type in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.9.2. This is due t...
How severe is CVE-2025-14842?
CVE-2025-14842 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-14842?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.