CVE-2026-24945
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. It affects WordPress sites using this plugin from all versions up to and including 3.5.34. Attackers could potentially perform unauthorized actions that should require proper authentication.
💻 Affected Systems
- Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7 WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
🔒 Custom verification scripts are available for registered users. Sign up free to download automated test scripts.
- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could modify form settings, inject malicious content into forms, or potentially access sensitive form submission data that should be restricted.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify contact form configurations, change form behavior, or access form data they shouldn't have permission to view.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication requirements, the vulnerability would be prevented from being exploited.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires some level of access but bypasses authorization checks that should be in place.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.5.35 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 3.5.35+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate ultimate-addons-for-contact-form-7
Restrict Access
allImplement additional access controls at web server or firewall level
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict role-based access controls for WordPress admin functions
- Monitor and audit all access to contact form configuration pages
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Ultimate Addons for Contact Form 7 → Version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get ultimate-addons-for-contact-form-7 --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 3.5.35 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to plugin admin pages
- Unexpected modifications to contact form settings
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin-specific admin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin.php?page=uacf7*" OR plugin="ultimate-addons-for-contact-form-7") AND status="200" AND user_role!="administrator"