CVE-2026-120559
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Arbitrary File Deletion in Contact Form Extender for Divi Builder

Publication date: 2026-11-03

Last updated on: 2026-11-03

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Contact Form Extender for Divi Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the cfefd_remove_uploaded_file() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The nonce protecting this AJAX action is rendered into the public page source via wp_localize_script and is therefore retrievable by any unauthenticated visitor.

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Published
2026-11-03
Last Modified
2026-11-03
Generated
2026-11-03
AI Q&A
2026-11-03
EPSS Evaluated
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CVE-2026-120559

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satindersingh Contact Form Extender for Divi – Submissions DB & Extra Fields 0

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CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Arbitrary File Deletion issue in the Contact Form Extender for Divi Builder WordPress plugin. It occurs due to insufficient validation in the cfefd_remove_uploaded_file() function, allowing unauthenticated attackers to delete any file on the server. This can lead to remote code execution if critical files like wp-config.php are deleted.

Detection Guidance

Check for unauthorized file deletions in WordPress directories, especially wp-config.php. Monitor server logs for unusual AJAX requests to the cfefd_remove_uploaded_file function. Use WordPress security plugins to scan for vulnerable plugin versions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to delete important files on your server, potentially causing website crashes, data loss, or enabling further attacks like remote code execution. If wp-config.php is deleted, it could expose database credentials and compromise the entire site.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Contact Form Extender for Divi Builder plugin to the latest version. If an update is unavailable, disable the plugin until a patch is released. Review server file permissions to restrict write access to critical files like wp-config.php.

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