CVE-2024-37555 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-37555: WordPress Generate PDF using Contact Form 7 plugin <= 4.1.2 - CSRF to Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Zealousweb
Product Generate PDF using Contact Form 7
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published July 9, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

9.6/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in ZealousWeb Generate PDF using Contact Form 7 generate-pdf-using-contact-form-7.This issue affects Generate PDF using Contact Form 7: from n/a through <= 4.1.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Generate PDF using Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress allows authenticated administrators to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with admin privileges can upload malicious files that may be executed on the server, potentially compromising the entire site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.1.2.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload and execute malicious files on the server with admin-level access.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can lead to full site takeover, data theft, or malware installation.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have WordPress administrator privileges; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 9, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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