CVE-2020-35489
CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 89.27%
Last modified
CVE-2020-35489 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. The contact-form-7 (aka Contact Form 7) plugin before 5.3.2 for WordPress allows Unrestricted File Upload and remote code execution because a filename may contain special characters.. EPSS estimates a 89.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The contact-form-7 (aka Contact Form 7) plugin before 5.3.2 for WordPress allows Unrestricted File Upload and remote code execution because a filename may contain special characters.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rocklobster | Contact Form 7 | < 5.3.2 |
References
- https://contactform7.com/2020/12/17/contact-form-7-532/Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10508Third Party Advisory
- https://www.jinsonvarghese.com/unrestricted-file-upload-in-contact-form-7/Third Party Advisory
- https://contactform7.com/2020/12/17/contact-form-7-532/Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10508Third Party Advisory
- https://www.jinsonvarghese.com/unrestricted-file-upload-in-contact-form-7/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35489?
The contact-form-7 (aka Contact Form 7) plugin before 5.3.2 for WordPress allows Unrestricted File Upload and remote code execution because a filename may contain special characters.
How severe is CVE-2020-35489?
CVE-2020-35489 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 89.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35489?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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