CVE-2026-40769
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Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion in Contact Form Extender for Divi

Publication date: 2026-06-15

Last updated on: 2026-06-15

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion in Contact Form Extender for Divi &#8211; Save Entries, File Upload &amp; Country Code Field <= 1.0.6 versions.
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Published
2026-06-15
Last Modified
2026-06-15
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2026-06-16
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2026-06-16
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CVE-2026-40769
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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack contact_form_extender to 1.0.6 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
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 unauthenticated arbitrary file deletion issue found in the Contact Form Extender for Divi plugin, specifically in versions up to and including 1.0.6. It allows an attacker to delete files on the affected system without needing to be authenticated.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is high availability risk. Since an attacker can delete arbitrary files without authentication, it can lead to denial of service by removing critical files necessary for the application or system to function properly.

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