CVE-2026-1540 — HIGH (7.2) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The Spam Protect for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 1.2.10 allows logging to a PHP file, which could allow an attacker with editor access to achieve Remote Code Execution by using a crafted header

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ad00d1bb-ea8d-44a3-9064-6412804d9e95/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-1540?

CVE-2026-1540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Spam Protect for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 1.2.10 allows logging to a PHP file, which could allow an attacker with editor access to achieve Remote Code Execution by using a crafted he...

How severe is CVE-2026-1540?

CVE-2026-1540 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-1540?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.