PatchTheCVECVE-2025-3515: The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file
CVE-2025-3515 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting drag and drop multiple file upload - contact form 7. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass the plugin's blacklist and upload .phar or other dangerous file types on the affected site's server, which may make remote code execution possible on the servers that are configure
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 6.0% (top 7%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-434 |
| Published | 2025-06-17 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: Contact Form 7 Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload - Arbitrary File Upload
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-2025-3515?
drag and drop multiple file upload - contact form 7: upgrade to 1.3.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-3515 being exploited?
CVE-2025-3515 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-2025-3515 affect?
CVE-2025-3515 affects drag and drop multiple file upload - contact form 7. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8.9. This makes it possible for unauth
How urgent is CVE-2025-3515?
Priority 57/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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