Is CVE-2023-5822 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-5822 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-5822 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-5822 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5822?

CVE-2023-5822 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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UNKNOWNCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-5822

Published: May 5, 2026

EPSS:4.40%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:89.1th

Official Description

The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload - Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'dnd_upload_cf7_upload' function in versions up to, and including, 1.3.7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. This can be exploited if a user authorized to edit form, which means editor privileges or above, has added a 'multiple file upload' form field with '*' acceptable file types.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-5822 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2023-5822 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.