Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2025-8464

Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 <= 1.3.9.0 - Directory Traversal via `wpcf7_guest_user_id` Cookie

The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.9.0 via the wpcf7_guest_user_id cookie. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload and delete files outside of the originally intended directory. The impact of this vulnerability is limited, as file types are validated and only safe ones can be uploaded, while deletion is limited to the plugin's uploads folder.

Quick Answer

CVE-2025-8464 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.3 File Upload issue affecting the Plugin Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7. It affects Versions up to 1.3.9.0 and is fixed in 1.3.9.1.

Published
Aug 15, 2025
Last Updated
Aug 16, 2025
Slug
drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.3.9.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2025-8464 is tracked for the Plugin Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 as medium severity with CVSS 5.3. The affected range is Versions up to 1.3.9.0. Update Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 to 1.3.9.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
File Upload
Primary Fixed Version
1.3.9.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.3.9.0
Tracking ID
CVE-2025-8464
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7 View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2025-8464
Patched Versions
1.3.9.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.3.9.0
Related CVE Cluster

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High CVE-2025-3515 1.3.9.0 Jun 16, 2025
CVE-2025-3515 Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 Remote Code Execution

Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 <= 1.3.8.9 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload via Insufficient Blacklist Checks

High CVE-2023-5822 1.3.7.4 Nov 01, 2023
CVE-2023-5822 Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 Remote Code Execution

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High CVE-2026-5710 1.3.9.7 Apr 17, 2026
CVE-2026-5710 Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 File Upload

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