CVE-2020-12800
Medium PUBLISHEDThe drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7 plugin before 1.3.3.3 for WordPress allows Unrestricted File Upload and remote code execution...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Review exposure in your environment and monitor for exploitation signals before broader rollout.
At a Glance
The drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7 plugin before 1.3.3.3 for WordPress allows Unrestricted File Upload and remote code execution by setting supported_type to php% and uploading a .php% file.
- Published
- Jun 08, 2020
- First Seen
- Jun 25, 2025
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Recommended Actions
- Review exposure in your environment and monitor for exploitation signals before broader rollout.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver (via CIRCL) First | 2025-06-25 00:00 UTC |
Detection Context
Request patterns and scanner artifacts observed for this CVE. Operational detection logic guidance is coming soon.
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2020/CVE-2020-12800.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_dnd_mul_file_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2020-05-15 01:50:36 UTC · GitHub
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_dnd_mul_file_rce.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2020/CVE-2020-12800.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2020-05-15 01:50:36 UTC · 27 stars
POC Script for CVE-2020-12800: RCE through Unrestricted File Type Upload
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
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Added to KEVIntel
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Detected by Metasploit
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Detected by Nuclei
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CVE Published to Public
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Proof of Concept Exploit Available
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CVE ID Reserved
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v1/pro/kevs/CVE-2020-12800
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2020-12800",
"title": "The drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7 plugin before 1.3.3.3 f...",
"affected_vendor": "WordPress",
"affected_product": "drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7",
"confidence": "Medium",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": false,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}