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CVE-2023-1112: Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload Contact Form 7 admin-ajax.php path traversal

• Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 3.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: yes
• Published: 2023-03-01 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-23

Description

A vulnerability was found in Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload Contact Form 7 5.0.6.1 on WordPress. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file admin-ajax.php. The manipulation of the argument upload_name leads to relative path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222072.

Affected products

• glenwpcoder Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7: before 5.0.6.3 — fixed in 5.0.6.3

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: glenwpcoder Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 5.0.6.3. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://github.com/Nickguitar/Drag-and-Drop-Multiple-File-Uploader-PRO-Path-Traversal
• https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.222072
• https://vuldb.com/?id.222072
• https://github.com/Nickguitar/Drag-and-Drop-Multiple-File-Uploader-PRO-Path-Traversal
• https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.222072
• https://vuldb.com/?id.222072

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