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CVE-2020-35489

CriticalPublished

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...

Published: Dec 17, 2020
Updated: Aug 4, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2026

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10Critical

nvd · CVSS 3.1

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

EPSS probability estimate

89.3%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.8%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

CVE-2020-35489Scanner
WordPress Contact Form 7 - Unrestricted File Upload
Check-WP-CVE-2020-35489Scanner
The (WordPress) website test script can be exploited for Unlimited File Upload via CVE-2020-35489
Check-WP-CVE-2020-35489Scanner
Python script to detect WordPress sites vulnerable to CVE-2020-35489 in Contact Form 7, allowing unrestricted file uploads. Scans domains or lists and reports vulnerable versions.

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