CVE-2026-1540 Details
Description
The Spam Protect for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 1.2.10 allows logging to a PHP file, which could allow an attacker with editor access to achieve Remote Code Execution by using a crafted header
A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in the Spam Protect for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 1.2.10. The vulnerability arises from the plugin's logging feature, which can write to a PHP file. An attacker with editor access could exploit this by sending a crafted header, potentially leading to the execution of arbitrary PHP code on the server.
Users are advised to update the Spam Protect for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin to version 1.2.10 or later.
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Assessed Apr 2, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 2, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ad00d1bb-ea8d-44a3-9064-6412804d9e95/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Spam Protect for Contact Form 7 | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 2, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |