CVE-2026-1540 identifies a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability within the Spam Protect for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 1.2.10. Rated 7.2 HIGH, this flaw permits an attacker with editor-level privileges to achieve RCE by injecting crafted headers into a PHP log file, leading to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack vector is network-based with low complexity, but it requires high privileges. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion regarding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Spam Protect For Contact Form 7 | >= 0, < 1.2.10CNA affecteddefault unaffected |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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