CVE-2025-7340: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in htplugins HT Contact Form – Drag & Drop Form Builder for WordPress
The HT Contact Form Widget For Elementor Page Builder & Gutenberg Blocks & Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the temp_file_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The HT Contact Form Widget for Elementor Page Builder & Gutenberg Blocks & Form Builder plugin for WordPress suffers from an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) due to lack of file type validation in the temp_file_upload() function in all versions up to 2.2.1. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting its ease of exploitation and severe impact. No patch or official fix has been documented yet, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the web server, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, the vulnerability poses a severe risk to affected installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is strongly recommended.
CVE-2025-7340: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in htplugins HT Contact Form – Drag & Drop Form Builder for WordPress
Description
The HT Contact Form Widget For Elementor Page Builder & Gutenberg Blocks & Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the temp_file_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
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Technical Analysis
The HT Contact Form Widget for Elementor Page Builder & Gutenberg Blocks & Form Builder plugin for WordPress suffers from an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) due to lack of file type validation in the temp_file_upload() function in all versions up to 2.2.1. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting its ease of exploitation and severe impact. No patch or official fix has been documented yet, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the web server, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, the vulnerability poses a severe risk to affected installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is strongly recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-07T20:29:32.034Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6875d989a83201eaacccacf3
Added to database: 7/15/2025, 4:31:05 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:43:19 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 12:52:21 AM
Views: 209
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