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WordPress CVE-2026-3459

HIGH
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)
2026-03-05 security@wordfence.com
8.1
CVSS 3.1
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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

3
Re-analysis Queued
Apr 22, 2026 - 21:37 vuln.today
cvss_changed
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 05, 2026 - 19:16 nvd
HIGH 8.1

DescriptionNVD

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 the form includes a multiple file upload field with ‘*’ as the accepted file type.

AnalysisAI

Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files to WordPress sites running the Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload - Contact Form 7 plugin through versions 1.3.7.3 due to insufficient file type validation when wildcard characters are configured in upload fields. Successful exploitation could enable remote code execution on the affected server. …

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RemediationAI

Within 24 hours: Identify all WordPress installations using this plugin and document current versions; disable the multiple file upload feature in affected forms as a temporary measure. Within 7 days: Contact the plugin vendor for patch status and timeline; implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious file uploads; review recent upload logs for suspicious activity. …

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CVE-2026-3459 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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