CVE-2007-3544
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 3, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in (1) wp-app.php and (2) app.php in WordPress 2.2.1 and WordPress MU 1.2.3 allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via unspecified vectors, possibly related to the wp_postmeta table and the use of custom fields in normal (non-attachment) posts. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-3543.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-3544 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-3544 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts