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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The Website Contact Form With File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'upload_file()' function in versions up to, and including, 1.3.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Website Contact Form With File Upload versions 1.3.4 and earlier allow unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the site without restriction. An attacker can upload malicious files such as PHP scripts and execute them on the server, gaining full control over the site. No user interaction or authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
What an attacker can do
Upload and execute arbitrary files (such as PHP scripts) on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Complete site compromise: attackers can run code, steal data, modify content, or take the site offline.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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