Unrestricted Image Fetching in Generate PDF Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-90984
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 18 September 2026
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-90984?
The Generate PDF using Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin, prior to version 4.2.2, contains a significant design flaw that fails to restrict the destination of image fetches initiated by its PDF renderer. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to exploit the system by making requests to internal resources. Consequently, sensitive information can be extracted through the PDF output generated from submitted form content, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure.
Affected Version(s)
Generate PDF using Contact Form 7 0 < 4.2.2
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.