CVE-2023-40609 (GCVE-0-2023-40609)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-11-06 08:15 – Updated: 2026-04-28 16:08
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WordPress Contact form 7 Custom validation Plugin <= 1.1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Aiyaz, maheshpatel Contact form 7 Custom validation allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Contact form 7 Custom validation: from n/a through 1.1.3.
Severity
8.2 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-05 14:00 UTC
CWE
- CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/cf7… | vdb-entry |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiyaz, maheshpatel | Contact form 7 Custom validation |
Affected:
n/a , ≤ 1.1.3
(custom)
|
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