CVE-2024-37555: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in ZealousWeb Generate PDF using Contact Form 7

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37555?

generate pdf using contact form 7: upgrade to newer than 4.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37555 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37555 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-37555 affect?

CVE-2024-37555 affects generate pdf using contact form 7. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in ZealousWeb Generate PDF using Contact Form 7 generate-pdf-using-contact-form-7.This issue affects Generate PDF using Contact Form 7: from n/a through <= 4.1.2.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-37555?

Priority 44/100. Critical severity

This month

CRITICAL 9.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37555 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting generate pdf using contact form 7. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in ZealousWeb Generate PDF using Contact Form 7 generate-pdf-using-contact-form-7.This issue affects Generate PDF using Contact Form 7: from n/a through <= 4.1.2.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-07-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: zealousweb

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-09 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zealousweb generate pdf using contact form 7 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.0.9

Fixed in: newer than 4.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy generate-pdf-using-contact-form-7 || rpm -q generate-pdf-using-contact-form-7 || generate-pdf-using-contact-form-7 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade generate-pdf-using-contact-form-7

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade generate-pdf-using-contact-form-7

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-37555?

generate pdf using contact form 7: upgrade to newer than 4.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37555 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37555 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-2024-37555 affect?

CVE-2024-37555 affects generate pdf using contact form 7. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in ZealousWeb Generate PDF using Contact Form 7 generate-pdf-using-contact-form-7.This issue affects Generate PDF using Contact Form 7: from n/a through <= 4.1.2.

How urgent is CVE-2024-37555?

Priority 44/100. Critical severity

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