What the vulnerability does
01Description
The HT Contact Form Widget For Elementor Page Builder & Gutenberg Blocks & Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the temp_file_delete() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
HT Contact Form versions up to 2.2.1 contain a privilege management flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify site data and disrupt service. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Site administrators should update immediately to a version newer than 2.2.1.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify site data and cause service disruption without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can alter form data, settings, or site content and cause the plugin to become unavailable.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 15, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
