CVE-2020-35489: Malicious File Upload

Published Dec 17, 2020
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Updated

The contact-form-7 (aka Contact Form 7) plugin before 5.3.2 for WordPress allows Unrestricted File Upload and remote code execution because a filename may contain special characters.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Rocklobster Contact Form 7 Wordpress<5.3.2

Event History

Dec 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35489?

The severity of CVE-2020-35489 is critical.

2

What is CVE-2020-35489?

CVE-2020-35489 refers to a vulnerability in the contact-form-7 plugin for WordPress that allows unrestricted file upload and remote code execution.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-35489?

The contact-form-7 plugin before version 5.3.2 for WordPress is affected by CVE-2020-35489.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-35489?

To fix CVE-2020-35489, you should update the contact-form-7 plugin to version 5.3.2 or later.

5

What is CWE-434?

CWE-434 refers to a vulnerability that allows an attacker to upload malicious files or overwrite existing files on a target system.

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