{"id":22591,"date":"2025-04-13T09:01:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T09:01:50","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-06-16T11:17:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T17:17:56","slug":"cve-2025-2328-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-in-drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-for-contact-form-7-plugin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-2328-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-in-drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-for-contact-form-7-plugin\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-2328: Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 Plugin<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cybersecurity world is witnessing a critical vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-2328, that affects the popular WordPress plugin, Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7. This vulnerability exposes websites using this plugin to potential system compromise or data leakage. The vulnerability is especially critical<\/a> because it allows an unauthenticated attacker to delete arbitrary files on the server by exploiting insufficient file path validation in a particular function of the plugin.
\nGiven the widespread use of WordPress and the plugin<\/a> in question, this vulnerability can potentially put thousands of websites and their data at risk. It is crucial for administrators to understand this vulnerability<\/a>, assess their systems for exposure, and apply appropriate mitigation measures.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-2328
\nSeverity: High (8.8)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 Plugin<\/a> | up to and including 1.3.8.7<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability stems from insufficient file<\/a> path validation in the ‘dnd_remove_uploaded_files’ function of the plugin. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can manipulate the file paths of uploaded files and add arbitrary<\/a> file paths such as ‘..\/..\/..\/..\/wp-config.php. This makes it possible to execute remote code<\/a> when an Administrator deletes the message. The presence of the Flamingo plugin is a prerequisite for exploiting this vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a conceptual representation of how an attacker might exploit<\/a> the vulnerability.<\/p>\n

POST \/wp-content\/plugins\/contact-form-7\/modules\/dnd-upload-module\/dnd_cf7_upload.php HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: multipart\/form-data; boundary=----WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW\n------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW\nContent-Disposition: form-data; name=\"file\"; filename=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/wp-config.php\"\nContent-Type:\n------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW--<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker attempts to upload a file with a manipulated file path pointing to the ‘wp-config.php’ file, a critical WordPress<\/a> configuration file.<\/p>\n
Mitigation and Recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n
The vulnerability can be mitigated by applying the patch provided<\/a> by the vendor. As an interim solution, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used to monitor and block malicious requests. It is also recommended to disable or remove the Flamingo plugin if it is not in active use, as its presence is required for this exploit. Regularly updating all plugins and WordPress core is also crucial in preventing such vulnerabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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