What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5822?

CVE-2023-5822 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 4.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-5822?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-5822. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Drag And Drop Multiple File Upload Contact Form 7 CVE-2023-5822

HIGH

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2023-11-22 security@wordfence.com

File Upload RCE WordPress Drag And Drop Multiple File Upload Contact Form 7

8.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.1 HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 08, 2026 - 17:22 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Nov 22, 2023 - 16:15 nvd

HIGH 8.1

DescriptionCVE.org

The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload - Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'dnd_upload_cf7_upload' function in versions up to, and including, 1.3.7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. This can be exploited if a user authorized to edit form, which means editor privileges or above, has added a 'multiple file upload' form field with '*' acceptable file types.

AnalysisAI

The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload - Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'dnd_upload_cf7_upload' function. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. This Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability could allow attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload - Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'dnd_upload_cf7_upload' function in versions up to, and including, 1.3.7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. This can be exploited if a user authorized to edit form, which means editor privileges or above, has added a 'multiple file upload' form field with '*' acceptable file types. Affected products include: Codedropz Drag And Drop Multiple File Upload - Contact Form 7.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.