CVE-2023-40609CWE-89

WordPress Contact form 7 Custom validation Plugin <= 1.1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

High · published November 6, 2023

CVSS v3.1
8.2
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty SQL injection flaw lurks in Contact Form 7 Custom validation, where user inputs are mishandled like ingredients tossed into a soup without checking for allergens! 🥣 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that mixes all sorts of ingredients without checking for dietary restrictions—the result could be a recipe for disaster! Here, the vulnerability allows attackers to slip malicious SQL commands into the database, bypassing essential safeguards. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to your database, possibly reading, modifying, or even deleting critical information. This could lead to data breaches that can damage your reputation and cost you dearly. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that mixes all sorts of ingredients without checking for dietary restrictions—the result could be a recipe for disaster! Here, the vulnerability allows attackers to slip malicious SQL commands into the database, bypassing essential safeguards. This SQL injection vulnerability arises from improper handling of user inputs in the Contact Form 7 Custom validation, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code and manipulate database queries.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to your database, possibly reading, modifying, or even deleting critical information. This could lead to data breaches that can damage your reputation and cost you dearly. Yikes! Upgrade to version 1.1.4 or above to patch this vulnerability immediately. Additionally, ensure that you implement prepared statements to safeguard against future SQL injections. Auditing your input handling processes is also wise! You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your application and maintain your security hero status! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00699 · 52.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-11-06T08:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 NOV 08:15Z
    WordPress Contact form 7 Custom validation Plugin <= 1.1.3 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
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