CVE-2024-10898: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in krishaweb Email addon for CF7
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Contact Form 7 Email Addon plugin for WordPress contains a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the cf7_email_add_on_add_admin_template() function. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher to include arbitrary PHP files on the server, leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.9 of the plugin. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Exploitation can result in full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can lead to bypassing access controls, unauthorized access to sensitive data, and full system compromise including code execution. The vulnerability poses a high risk to affected WordPress installations using the vulnerable plugin versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the krishaweb vendor regarding patches or official fixes. Avoid uploading or including untrusted PHP files on the server to reduce risk.
CVE-2024-10898: CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in krishaweb Email addon for CF7
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Contact Form 7 Email Addon plugin for WordPress contains a Local File Inclusion vulnerability (CWE-98) in the cf7_email_add_on_add_admin_template() function. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level privileges or higher to include arbitrary PHP files on the server, leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.9 of the plugin. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Exploitation can result in full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. This can lead to bypassing access controls, unauthorized access to sensitive data, and full system compromise including code execution. The vulnerability poses a high risk to affected WordPress installations using the vulnerable plugin versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access and above to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the krishaweb vendor regarding patches or official fixes. Avoid uploading or including untrusted PHP files on the server to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-05T19:10:24.159Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e01b7ef31ef0b5936dd
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:45 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:53:51 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 8:42:40 PM
Views: 16
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