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Contact Form 7 CVE-2025-14457

LOW
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2026-01-15 security@wordfence.com
PHP WordPress Contact Form 7 Wordpress Plugin Codedropz
3.7
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-862
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2021 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V4 - Access Control Authorization enforcement, RBAC validation
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

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Impact

CVSS 3.7 (LOW). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: High. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitation no authentication required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
Patch available 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 (WordPress plugin) is affected by missing authorization (CVSS 3.7).

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A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Validate file types by content. Store uploads outside web root. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affects Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 (WordPress plugin). The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing ownership check in the dnd_codedropz_upload_delete() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.9.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary uploaded files when the "Send attachments as links" setting is enabled.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 3.7 LOW
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch released
Jan 23, 2026 - 15:56 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Jan 15, 2026 - 07:16 nvd
LOW 3.7

DescriptionCVE.org

The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing ownership check in the dnd_codedropz_upload_delete() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.9.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary uploaded files when the "Send attachments as links" setting is enabled.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-14457 is a low-severity vulnerability in all involving missing authorization (CVSS 3.7). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation. A patch is available and can be applied during standard maintenance windows.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard security controls provide adequate interim protection.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 76% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

18
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +18
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:codedropz:contact_form_7:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches
PATCH https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3428236/drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7 REF https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1a182243-b24a-4c46-8b65-6b38d8509a51?source=cve

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