CVE-2024-10898: krishaweb contact_form_7_email_add_on PHP Remote File Inclusion

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-10898 is a high (CVSS 8.8) PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability in krishaweb contact_form_7_email_add_on. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70.2% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 21-11-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 08-04-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The Contact Form 7 Email Add on plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.9 via the cf7_email_add_on_add_admin_template() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where php files can be uploaded and included.

• CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions.