Is CVE-2024-12267 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-12267 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-12267 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-12267 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-12267?

CVE-2024-12267 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-12267

CWE-73Published: January 31, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload – Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the dnd_codedropz_upload_delete() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.8.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete limited arbitrary files on the server. It is not possible to delete files like wp-config.php that would make RCE possible.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient path validation in the dnd_codedropz_upload_delete function. While it cannot delete critical system files like wp-config.php, it allows unauthenticated attackers to delete other files on the server.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, which is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the plugin to a version beyond 1.3.8.5 that includes proper file path validation.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-12267 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.