PatchTheCVECVE-2015-10137: The Website Contact Form With File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to
CVE-2015-10137 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting website contact form with file upload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Website Contact Form With File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'upload_file()' function in versions up to, and including, 1.3.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 5.4% (top 7%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-434 |
| Published | 2025-07-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- GitHub PoC: Kai-One001/-CVE-2015-10137-WordPress-N-Media-Website-Contact-Form-with-File-Upload-1.3.4 (1 stars)
- Metasploit: Wordpress N-Media Website Contact Form Upload Vulnerability
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2015-10137?
website contact form with file upload: upgrade to newer than 1.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2015-10137 being exploited?
CVE-2015-10137 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2015-10137 affect?
CVE-2015-10137 affects website contact form with file upload. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Website Contact Form With File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'upload_file()' function in versions up to, and including, 1.3.4. This makes it possible for u
How urgent is CVE-2015-10137?
Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action