CVE-2026-8991
Stored XSS in Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7
Publication date: 2026-06-06
Last updated on: 2026-06-06
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wpbeaverbuilder | drag_and_drop_multiple_file_upload_for_contact_form_7 | to 1.3.9.7 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress has a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape input in the 'drag_n_drop_text' and 'drag_n_drop_browse_text' settings. As a result, an authenticated attacker with administrator-level access or higher can inject malicious web scripts into pages. These scripts will execute whenever a user accesses the infected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows an attacker with high-level access to inject arbitrary scripts into web pages. These scripts can execute in the context of users visiting those pages, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions. Because the attacker needs administrator-level access, the risk is somewhat limited to compromised or malicious insiders or attackers who have already gained elevated privileges.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update the Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin to a version later than 1.3.9.7 where the issue is fixed.
Additionally, restrict administrator-level access to trusted users only, as exploitation requires authenticated users with high privileges.
Ensure proper input sanitization and output escaping are applied if you have custom modifications or are using older versions.