CVE-2025-53283: WordPress Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon Plugin <= 2.4.1 - Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Published Nov 6, 2025
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Updated

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in borisolhor Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon drop-uploader-for-contact-form-7-dragdrop-file-uploader-addon allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon: from n/a through <= 2.4.1.

Affected Software

2 affected components
borisolhor Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon<=2.4.1
WordPress Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon Plugin<=2.4.1

Event History

Nov 6, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53283?

CVE-2025-53283 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing unauthorized file uploads to a web server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-53283?

To fix CVE-2025-53283, upgrade the Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon to version 2.4.2 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-53283?

CVE-2025-53283 is an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-53283?

CVE-2025-53283 affects the borisolhor Drop Uploader for CF7 - Drag&Drop File Uploader Addon version 2.4.1 and earlier.

5

What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2025-53283?

CVE-2025-53283 allows attackers to upload a web shell to the web server, potentially compromising the system.

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